Being an autism dad is basically like playing fatherhood in All-Madden mode. And the thing about autism is this: if you’ve met one kid with autism, you’ve met one kid with autism. Give Yourself Some GraceBeing an autism dad is like trying to land a fighter jet on an aircraft carrier at night in choppy seas. Make no mistake, being an autism dad is a no-days-off proposition. Because being an autism dad isn’t about fixing what’s broken.