Brandan Turner recently shared a heartfelt post on Facebook about how he balances his life as a father and advocate while raising his five-year-old son with autism.
In his post, he reflected on the challenges and joys of caring for his five-year-old son, Brayven, who has level-three autism and AFRID, a feeding disorder.
Brandan also talked about how fantasy football has been a meaningful part of his life this year, not for winning, but for bringing family, friends, and community together.
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Father Balances His Work Life While Raising Son with Autism and AFRID
In his post, Brandan explained that he works more than 3,000 hours a year.
Despite his busy schedule, he cherishes the moments he spends feeding Brayven.
For Brandan, feeding his son is not only a daily responsibility but also a special way to connect and bond.
He emphasized that this time together is invaluable because Brayven cannot feed himself independently, except when using liquid supplements.
Unfortunately, these supplements are often not covered by insurance, even with support from pediatricians or social services.
Brandan used his post to raise awareness about the challenges faced by families with children who have autism and AFRID.
He highlighted the importance of advocating for policy changes that could improve access to necessary care and support for these families.
He believes that caring for vulnerable populations is not the responsibility of one person alone but a moral responsibility for everyone.
Alongside sharing his personal story, Brandan encouraged others to be kind, supportive, and understanding.
He wrote that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference over time. His message reminds people to value community, empathy, and compassion.
Brandan also shared some of his favorite things, including faith, Netflix, happy moments with his son, and fantasy football.
These elements of his life show how he balances work, personal interests, and parenting responsibilities.
He hopes his story will provide context for a wider audience about the struggles and joys of raising a child with autism and AFRID.
Through his post, Brandan Turner inspires others to care, advocate, and support families like his.
