The Autism Mom MD Podcast
Welcome to the Autism Mom MD podcast. This podcast is for you if you are a parent, caregiver or an individual who has Autism. Episodes will strive to promote empowerment, growth and inclusion. Interviews will cover topics ranging from special education information from experts to real stories from families living with Autism.
Episodes
28 episodes
Episode 27 - Neuropsychological Testing, with Dr. Katherine Lewitzke
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...
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Episode 28
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47:40
Episode #26 - In His Own Words, with Bruno Youn
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 ...
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Episode 27
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42:09
Episode 25 - Ahead of Her Time, with Dr. Josette Thompson
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 i...
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Episode 26
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53:56
Episode 24 - Autism and ADHD, with Dr. Dion Metzger
Today’s episode highlights Autism and ADHD. Clinically significant symptoms of ADHD have been reported in 16% to 66% of children with Autism. And yet, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder were not formerly recognized diagnostically as co-occurring...
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Episode 25
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57:08
Episode #23 - Finding A Voice Through Painting, With Jen Drucker
My guest today is Jen Drucker. Jen is a single parent and mom to Cassie, her soon to be 21 year-old autistic daughter. Cassie is nonverbal, but she has found her voice through painting. On this episode Jen shares her autism journey ...
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Episode 24
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45:24
Episode #22 - Autism Advocate Parenting Magazine, with Jenny Crawford
My guest today is Jenny Crawford. Jenny is an autism mom, and the Executive Director with Autism Advocate Parenting Magazine. The magazine provides information, expert advice, stories, research and amazing content to help parents who are ...
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Episode 23
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30:40
Episode #21 - Co-parenting and navigating the autism spectrum, with Jane Wu
My guest today is Jane Wu. Jane is an autism mom to her daughter, Haylie, a storyboard artist, director and producer. Jane had an upbringing bound by Chinese traditions with big expectations for education and success from her family. With her i...
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Episode 22
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46:34
Episode #20 - A Parent’s Experience With ABA Therapy, with Dr. Mamta Kumar
Today’s episode highlights ABA therapy.My guest today is Dr. Mamta Kumar. Dr. Kumar is a Board Certified Internal Medicine and Integrative Medicine Physician. She is also a wife and mom of two girls, a neurotypical 9 yr old and a former ...
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Episode 21
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45:38
Episode #19 - Adulting on the Spectrum, with Samuel Huber
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 YouTub...
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Episode 20
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59:48
Episode #18 - Wandering and Elopement, with Shelly McLaughlin and Officer Laurie Reyes
Today's episode highlights wandering and elopement.My first guest is Shelly McLaughlin. Shelly is the parent of a teenage son with Asperger’s Syndrome and is a Program Director at Pathfinders for Autism in Maryland. Shelly has developed ...
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Episode 19
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40:35
Episode #17 - "If You Don't Laugh, You'll Cry" and other tips from LinkedIn Specialist and ASD dad, Mike Shelah
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...
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Episode 18
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53:13
Episode #16 - Seeing the Able Not the Label, with Diana Lee Inosanto
My guest today is Diana Lee Inosanto. She is truly an autism warrior mom. On today’s episode, Diana shares her Autism journey with her son Sebastian. Diana is the daughter of martial arts legend, Dan Inosanto and is also the goddau...
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Episode 17
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52:47
Episode #15 - Non-public special education, with Reenie Kraft
This episode highlights non-public special education and how it’s different from private school. If you have a child with a disability and you are concerned that specialized education needs are not being met in your public school, you have the ...
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Episode 16
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1:15:42
Episode #14 - Covid-19 Vaccines, with Dr. Jen Trachtenberg
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 ...
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Episode 15
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38:54
Episode #13 - Autism and Seizures, with Gail Rand
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.&nbs...
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Episode 14
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34:58
Episode #12 - The Longest Relationship - A Sibling’s Perspective, with Carolyn Chen
Today’s episode highlights siblings of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Siblings face unique challenges and often times play an important role in the long-term care and support of their brother or sister with these disa...
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Episode 13
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1:09:03
Episode #11 - A Father’s Acceptance of ASD, with Pixar Story Artist Bobby Rubio
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 fil...
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Episode 12
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47:26
Episode #10 - Understanding the IEP Process and How to Effectively Communicate at the IEP Meeting, with Mai Hall
My guest today is Mai Hall. Mai is an Early Childhood Specialist at The Parent’s Place of Maryland. She is also a former educator and mentor in preschool and grades K-6, a program manager, and grant writer for nonprofits. Her two children both ...
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Episode 11
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1:05:03
Episode #9 - Tips and Strategies with Autism Mom and Autism Expert, Dr. LaTamia White-Green
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 sh...
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Episode 10
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50:55
Episode #8 - Navigating College, with Angie Auldridge
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 imp...
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Episode 9
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41:25
Episode #7 - A Story of Hope and Perseverance from The Caffeinated Advocate, with Catherine Hughes
My guest today is Catherine Hughes. Catherine, also known as The Caffeinated Advocate, is a best-selling author, blogger, editor, and public speaker. Her long-awaited memoir, "Imprisoned No More: A Mother and Son Embrace Autism ...
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Episode 8
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54:02
Episode #6 - Thriving on the Spectrum, with Dr. Nick Bennett
Dr. Nick Bennett is a pediatric infectious disease expert, who trained in the UK before meeting his American wife and moving to the United States. He realized that he’s an Aspie during medical school. In this episode Dr. Bennett shares his pers...
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Episode 7
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1:06:34
Episode #5 - Navigating the Financial Challenges of Raising 2 ASD Kids
Today’s episode highlights navigating the financial challenges of raising 2 ASD kids.My guest today is Milicent Santos. Milie is an ASD mom to 2 college students, a parent advocate, a case manager at The Arc Baltimore, a graduate o...
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Episode 6
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1:04:02
Episode #4 - Autism Dad Takes Advocacy to the Next Level
Today’s episode highlights Autism and fatherhood. I often hear stories of autism and motherhood. And even though my podcast is called Autism Mom MD, I want to give kudos to all the superhero dads out there who are some of the strongest ad...
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Episode 5
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42:37
Episode #3 - Jenn and the Accidental Ambassador
My guest today is Jenn Lynn. Jenn is the mom of a teenage son, Jake, with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety Disorder, Mood Disorder and Executive Function Disorder. Lynn serves on the Commission for People with Disabilities of...
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Episode 4
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50:44