Parenting Profound Autism with Chris and Serena Redding

In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb sits down with Chris Redding, father, musician, and autism advocate, and his wife Serena to talk about their journey raising Christian, their son who is autistic and nonverbal. Chris and Serena open up about the daily realities of parenting a child with high support needs, from elopement and self-injury to the quiet moments of connection that make it all worth it. They share how their relationship has been tested and strengthened, and how Chris uses music and social media to tell stories that often go unheard. It’s an honest, moving conversation about love, advocacy, and showing up even on the hardest days. Chris Redding is a GRAMMY-nominated artist and producer whose fusion of hip-hop, chant, and R&B amplifies voices often unheard. Inspired by his nonverbal autistic son, Christian, Chris creates music that fosters connection and inclusion,  especially for those with autism, ADHD, and synesthesia. A mental health and neurodiversity advocate, Chris has received the University of Florida’s Music Meets Medicine Impact Award and was honored by the National Congress of Argentina. His work helped secure a proclamation recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month in Florida.