If you’re a father raising an autistic child, there’s a question that shows up late at night, during meetings, or when the school calls mid-day:
“What happens to my child when I’m no longer here?”
This live conversation is designed for dads who are quietly carrying that weight – emotionally, financially, and mentally – often without a playbook or a support system. It’s not just about protecting your child. It’s about protecting the entire ecosystem around your child.
Join Paul Sullivan (The Company of Dads) and Michael Pereira (The Autism Voyage) on Tuesday, January 20th at 8:00pm EST for a session designed to share stories and advice about what fathers actually face after a diagnosis – and what matters most when planning for the long term.
Things you’ll learn:
- What are the first steps when your child is diagnosed with autism?
- How do you best position yourself to help your child, the rest of your family and yourself?
- What are the three things you shouldn’t do – even if you want to?
- How do you get calmer holidays and family time?
- What can you do to prepare for lifelong care for your child?
This meetup is about relief.
Relief that you’re not behind.
Relief that you’re not doing this wrong.
Relief that leadership sometimes looks like asking for help.
If you leave with one insight, one better question, or one next step – you’ve done enough.
About Michael
Michael Pereira had it all figured out, a decade in Corporate America, high-stakes deals, climbing the ladder. Then in 2022, his son was diagnosed with autism, and suddenly none of that mattered. The most important question became: What happens to my son when I’m not here? That question led Michael into the world of special needs planning, where he quickly realized how many families were asking the same thing but getting no real answers. So he left corporate life and founded The Autism Voyage, a platform dedicated to helping families raising neurodivergent children navigate long-term planning with clarity, not fear.
Today, Michael helps families build financial security through life insurance strategies,
special needs trusts, and benefits protection, bringing both lived experience as an autism dad and professional expertise to every conversation.
What is a Lead Dad?
Lead Dads are men who are the go-to parents, whether they work full time, part time, or devote all their time to their families. They support their spouse’s careers, change diapers, plan pediatrician appointments, and generally get stuff done. They may feel isolated but there are over 25 million of them in America today. That’s a third of all fathers.
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About the Company of Dads
The Company of Dads is a community and an advocate for the Dad who is the lead parent in his family. We call him a Lead Dad. It can be a lonely role at home and an undercover one at work. We offer resources, support, and community, so Lead Dads feel connected to other men doing the same thing. We go to bat for Lead Dads in the community and within companies. Small changes in perception or policy can have a big impact, and taken together they can help families fulfill their full potential.
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