Brains, Boots, and Blood

In the premiere episode of Life With a Dollop of Autism, Abby pulls back the curtain on what it takes to navigate a major medical blood draw for her profoundly autistic, non-verbal teenage son, Benny. From a Marine Corps-inspired tactical plan and sensory armor to an unexpected anti-drug PSA from his brother Leo, this episode is a raw, humorous, and deeply relatable look at the absolute military precision required to handle severe sensory challenges. Plus, Abby breaks down IEP jargon with the "IEP Translator" and shares a beautiful "Kitchen Table Win" to help you find perspective when summer routines go completely off the rails.