Our guest this week is Gabe Perna of Newtown, CT who is an award winning journalist, a digital health editor with Modern Healthcare and father of two young boys, including one with Autism. 

Gabe and his wife, Amanda, have been married for 10 years and are the proud parents of two children: Logan (3) and Spencer (6) who has Autism. 

We learn about the Perna family story, the the changes and adaptations the family has made and the importance of embracing your child for who they are so you can help them reach their full potential.

That's all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.

Show Links:
Email - gabriel.perna1@gmail.com
Website – https://www.modernhealthcare.com/author/gabriel-perna
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-perna-b41b114/
Families United Newtown – https://familiesunitedinnewtown.org/
Ever Wonder Children's Museum Newtown - https://www.everwondermuseum.org
Twitter: GabrielSPerna

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