In This Special Fathers Network podcast, David Hirsch talks to Special Father Rabbi Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson, Dean & Professor of Philosophy at the Ziegler School of Rabbinical Studies at American Jewish University in Los Angeles. Rabbi Artson and his wife Elana are parents of 25 year old twins, Shira and Jacob, who’s severely autistic. Rabbi Artson has found that allowing his non-verbal son Jacob the ability to communicate via keyboard was the key to unlocking many of Jacob’s difficulties. And like many parents of special needs children, the bond between child and parent is very strong indeed. We’ll hear great stories, profound insights and examples of what makes the Artsons a very tight knit family unit.

Email - bartson@aju.edu
Websites - www.bradartson.com

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SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.

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