Diagnosing Autism During COVID19 Pandemic | Interview with Dr. Catherine Lord
https://youtu.be/191ZRdduqTo COVID-19 has certainly altered every aspect of our lives, and diagnosing autism was no different. Even though lack of contact and masks made making a diagnosis harder to do, continuing to diagnose autism during COVID was of paramount importance. I talked with Dr. Catherine Lord, a very well-known researcher in the autism world, as […]
Diagnosing Autism: An Interview with Developmental Pediatrician Dr. Cheryl Tierney
With only 700 developmental pediatricians in the country, I was glad to connect with Dr. Cheryl Tierney to get her unique insights on how to navigate an autism diagnosis. Cheryl is passionate about teaching parents how to help their children with autism sleep by themselves, and you’ll love her ABA approach to solving common problems people face every day.
Autism Parent Interview with Eileen P.
At twenty-three months old, Eileen’s son wasn’t even talking. Concerned about his development, she took him to a pediatric specialist who shrugged off her concerns about OT and speech therapy. Like many parents, Eileen’s insistence on better therapy services immediately has yielded a marked improvement in her son’s speech.
Autism and IQ Scores | Supporting Children with Intellectual Disabilities
There seems to be a lot of confusion about autism and intellectual disabilities, which is an IQ score of under 70. What does it mean if a child is diagnosed with both autism and an intellectual disability? Do we need to be seeking a diagnosis with both? Today, I’m talking all about autism and IQ […]
Top 10 Best Autism Podcast Episodes of 2020
I tackled a lot of issues in this year’s 52 Turn Autism Around podcast episodes, and I interviewed some amazing success stories from the autism community. My top ten list includes my own personal favorites, as well as my listeners’ favorites as well. I am excited for 2021 and the opportunities we’ll have to grow this community even more.