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Holly Blanc Moses has always been interested in people – what they do and why they do what they do, starting at a very young age. Holly’s fall into the autism world came when she became a Behavior Analyst and then again when she adopted her first son when he was 6 years old; he is on the spectrum as well as being diagnosed with severe ADHD. Holly is discussing her experiences with ADHD and autism as a parent and a professional.

For Holly, a diagnosis does not make a child different; it does not change their personality but it can be challenging for parents. What Holly found from working with hundreds and hundreds of kids for 23 years now is that a diagnosis helps people understand the child more and it opens more doors for services. There are a lot of kids who are diagnosed with ADHD, meet the criteria for autism but don’t have the autism diagnosis. These children have a very difficult time getting needed services.

From one Behavior Analyst to another, both Holly and I believe that kids with just ADHD and no autism diagnosis benefit from ABA interventions. This is why early diagnosis is very important because children can get the help they need.

Holly’s eldest son was already diagnosed when he was adopted but her second son was only one year old when he was adopted. Holly talks about the early signs that tipped her off that her second son might also have ADHD and how she proceeds with diagnosing kids who may have ADHD or autism or both. In this episode, Holly also shares how she’s able to cope with seeing things as a parent of kids with disabilities and interacting with clients both as a parent and as a professional Behavior Analyst.

Today’s Guest

Holly Blanc Moses is a psychologist, behavior analyst, published author, and consultant who has specialized in Autism for over 20 years. She has a passion for teaching parents and professionals simple and effective strategies to improve behavior and social skills. Holly is also a mother of a teen on the Spectrum.

You’ll Learn

  • How Holly’s understanding of ADHD and autism changed as a Behavior Analyst and as a parent of a child on the spectrum.
  • Why early diagnosis of autism is important for children who have ADHD.
  • The early signs that told Holly her second son is neuro-diverse as well.
  • Why IQ testing is cautioned before the age of 5

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