S2: Episode 62 - The link between communication delays, negative behaviors and GI disorders... How a diagnosis of Crohn's Disease provided a clearer understanding of the connection

Linda Pollack Orleans is a consultant, writer and speaker who holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from University of Southern California. Linda worked professionally as a school social worker and currently does consultations with schools and community organizations, assisting in programs designed to help her daughter and others with special needs bond with their mainstream peers. Linda’s articles and interviews have been featured in magazines and sites such as Autism Parenting Magazine, Finding Cooper’s Voice, Bethesda Magazine, Jewish Weekly and Friendship Circle of Maryland.   Linda lives in Bethesda, Maryland with her husband and beautiful 18-year-old daughter who has autism and Crohn's disease. Linda continues her passion of advocating for her daughter and others with disabilities through consulting, writing publications, and speaking engagements.   You can find Linda on Facebook @Linda Pollack Orleans; Instagram, @LPorleans70; Email: Lindaporleans@gmail.com ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE!! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

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This podcast comes to you from a very tired and eternally hopefully autism mom of an adult son with profound needs. My intention is to bring together caregivers of special needs children and those who may want to gain a better understanding of our challenges and triumphs. Through the sharing of our stories and experience, I hope to build a larger, more inclusive community of support. Living the Sky Life offers a personal connection from someone who walks daily in caregiver shoes.