Two dads adopt a son with autism

Meet Rob and Dave, two dads who adopted a son with autism. “We have a nephew with special needs and we’ve seen what they’ve had to go through and fight for,” Dave says. “We thought it was the right thing to do.” Initially their son was fascinated with the movement of trains, doors, locks and washing machines, but as he’s grown comfortable with his new family, his ‘stimming’ behaviors have faded. He’s doing well at school after receiving behavioral intervention (IBI) therapy. Rob and Dave wondered whether having gay dads would be challenging for a kid who already had autism, but he’s thrived.
A Family Like Mine is a video series about diverse families raising children with disabilities, produced by BLOOM, a practical blog on parenting kids with disabilities from Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Visit us at www.hollandbloorview.ca/bloom

[@BattyAunt]

Beautiful story and a wonderful family.

[@MrCrissybob]

What an amazing story about an amazing family! There is obviously a huge amount of love that exists between all three of these people and it shows. I have had the honour and privilege to watch firsthand as Dave and Rob have grown into fatherhood. The bond they share with Owen is remarkable and he is such a great kid. They are so fortunate that they all found one another and have created their family, filled with love.

[@grace143cody]

Goals

[@211Ontario]

Inspiring story.

[@trashdoll88]

So beautiful to see :)