Kirk Smith: Comedy, Autism, and the Things Parents Aren’t Supposed to Say | AAK Rewind

Comedian Kirk Smith shares an unfiltered, deeply human look at raising his nonverbal, severely autistic son. He talks about grief, humor, public judgment, parenting expectations, and why comedy helps him survive overwhelming moments. Smith challenges stereotypes about autism, argues against romanticized portrayals, and explains how compassion, patience, and “presuming competence” matter more than…