In this Dad to Dad Podcast host David Hirsch talks with John Shouse. He and his wife Janet have been married for 36 years and are the proud parents of three children; Emma (30) and 23 year old twins Brendan and Evan, who is Autistic.

John is an outspoken advocate on behalf of people with autism, is chair of the development committee at Arc of Tennessee and he’s David Hirsch’s guest on this Dad to Dad podcast.

Email - jmshouse@bellsouth.net
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-shouse-34036b28/
Arc of Tennessee Website - https://thearc.org/chapter/the-arc-of-tennessee/

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