What an Autism Diagnosis Taught This Father and Son – Harry and Gus Psaros

An autism diagnosis changed everything for Harry and Gus Psaros—but not in the way they expected. Together, this father and son share an honest conversation about fear, hope, parenting, and what happens when you stop focusing on limitations and start looking for possibility. ABOUT GUESTS Harry Psaros is the author of “From Struggle to Strength”, a memoir about raising his son Gus after he was diagnosed with autism at age 3 (https://www.harrypsaros.com/). Gus Psaros is a recent Kent State University graduate pursuing a career in physical therapy. CHAPTERS (0:00) Introduction (0:41) Diagnosis Drive Home (3:21) Early Signs and Denial (5:06) Gus on Being Different (6:49) Kindness as Superpower (7:55) Setbacks (9:24) Brain Balance Breakthrough (11:07) Finding Balance and Burnout (11:58) Senior Year and College Leap (14:38) Gus’ Vision Board and Big Goals (15:24) Calling on Dads to Step Up (18:27) Conclusion