My guest today is Angie Auldridge. Angie an ASD mom, College Disability Support Services Advisor and Behavioral Intervention Team member as well as a blogger and podcaster.  She serves on numerous committees and boards with the hope of improving the quality of life and services for people with disabilities. Connect with Angie Auldridge at: Blog - www.mightyandthebean.com  Podcast - www.embracingholland.com  Resources:  https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/addm.html  https://www.jhsph.edu/news/news-releases/2020/us-autism-rates-up-10-percent-in-new-cdc-report.html#:~:tex ..read more

My guest today is Dr. Katherine Lewitzke. She is the founder and clinical director of Bright Pine Behavioral Health in Michigan. Dr. Lewitzke specializes in neuropsychological testing as well as assisting individuals diagnosed with autism, ADHD, academic difficulties, behavioral concerns, emotional difficulties, and giftedness. Disclaimer: The podcast is intended for educational purposes only and isn’t medical advice. Please talk to your doctor if you have questions. The views and opinions expressed by me are my own personal opinions. Join us on the Autism Mom MD Facebook group (https://www ..read more

Happy New Year!! My guest today is Bruno Youn. Bruno was diagnosed with moderate to severe autism when he was 3 years and 7 months old. He graduated from Claremont McKenna College shortly before the pandemic and majored in philosophy, politics and economics. Bruno currently lives in Utah and has been working non-technical roles in the tech industry for the past 2 years. His journey  is a story of hope and the power of believing in yourself!  AMMD Disclaimer Disclaimer: The podcast is intended for educational purposes only and isn’t medical advice. Please talk to your doctor if you h ..read more

Today’s episode highlights Autism and seizures. Research suggests that about 15-30% of people with Autism experience seizures. Besides headaches, seizures are the most common neurological disorder in kids. My guest today is Gail Rand.  Gail has been passionately involved in the Maryland cannabis laws and regulations since 2013 as a parent advocate on behalf of her son who has epilepsy & autism.  She played an integral role in helping to pass the 2014 legislation in Maryland for the medical cannabis program.   https://pathfindersforautism.org/articles/healthcare/parent-t ..read more

My guest today is Dr. LaTamia White-Green.  She is an autism mom and a medical physician double board certified in pediatric and adult psychiatry.  Dr. Green is also the founder of GET FIT SIS, a health and wellness community where she has helped women improve their physical and mental health. In this episode, Dr. Green discusses her family’s autism journey and gives us some helpful tips and strategies.  Disclaimer: The podcast is intended for educational purposes only and isn’t medical advice. Please talk to your doctor if you have questions. The views and opinions expressed b ..read more

Today’s episode highlights adulting on the spectrum. My guest today is Samuel Huber.  Samuel is an autism self advocate and public speaker. Samuel provides an autistic perspective on various topics relating to adulthood on his YouTube channel and Instagram. AMMD Disclaimer Disclaimer: The podcast is intended for educational purposes only and isn’t medical advice. Please talk to your doctor if you have questions. The views and opinions expressed by me are my own personal opinions. Join us on the Autism Mom MD Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/autismmommd/)  Visit our w ..read more

My guest today is Dr. Jen Trachtenberg and is known to her patients as Dr. Jen. She is a nationally renowned parenting expert, board-certified pediatrician, author, spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics and an Autism mom. Dr. Jen has appeared numerous times on NBC, the TODAY show, CNN, Fox News, ABC World News Tonight as well as on The View and The Doctors.   https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-by-product/clinical-considerations.html https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2775945?resultClick=1 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-01/u-s ..read more

My guest today is Dr. Josette Thompson. Dr. Thompson is a Family Medicine physician and is teaching faculty for Kaiser Permanente Family Residency Program. She currently precepts in the Behavioral Medicine part of the curriculum. Dr. Thompson is also an ASD mom. Her first child was diagnosed with moderate to severe autism at age 3 years 7 months.  AMMD Disclaimer Disclaimer: The podcast is intended for educational purposes only and isn’t medical advice. Please talk to your doctor if you have questions. The views and opinions expressed by me are my own personal opinions. Join us on the A ..read more

When Mike Shelah learned in March 2008 that his three year old son Mikey was diagnosed with Autism it changed his life and the lives of every member of his family. Shortly after, Mike wanted to do something to contribute to the autism community and he began a fundraiser. Because of his volunteer work, Mike was asked to join the Board Of Directors with Pathfinders for Autism in January 2014. Since then, Mike has spoken on radio, television and podcasts about the world of autism, his role as a dad and ways the rest of the world can learn and support the autism community. AMMD Disclaimer Disclai ..read more

My guest today is Bobby Rubio. Bobby is an Autism dad and Story Artist at Pixar Animation Studios. He’s worked on “Cars 2,” “Monsters University,” “The Good Dinosaur,” and “Incredibles 2.” Bobby also worked on Academy Award®-winning feature films including “Up,” “Brave,” and “Inside Out.” He’s recently worked on Disney and Pixar’s Academy Award®-winning feature “Toy Story 4” and is currently working on an upcoming Pixar film. In 2019, Bobby’s directorial debut, the Pixar SparkShort “Float” debuted on Disney+.  “Float” is inspired by Bobby’s real-life journey to fully accept his son Alex ..read more