Understanding Autism Characteristics and Breaking Down Stigmas

On this episode in honor of Autism Acceptance month, I welcome Andi Putt (@mrsspeechiep on Instagram) . She is a pediatric speech language pathologist who conducts Autism evaluations and is a neurodiversity advocate. I welcome her to discuss the following: What is identity-first versus person-first language? Outdated terminology when discussing our autistic community Biggest misconceptions regarding autism Common characteristics with a breakdown of questions that your Pediatrician may ask or screen for during well-visits Tune in to learn more and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@pedsdoctalk and @mrsspeechiep)  For more watch Dr. Mona's "Autism Traits and Characteristics" video on YouTube. Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk TV on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join Pediatrician and mother Dr. Mona Amin as she equips parents with the tools to thrive and feel confident in parenthood. Episodes include conversations with experts in the field of child development, child health, parental mental health and well-being, answering questions directly from parents, and parenting guidance and mindset tips to get YOU the most out of your parenting journey. Follow her on Instagram @pedsdoctalk and subscribe to her YouTube for more!