NEW SERIES ABOUT AUTISM - Listen LIVE on Thursday, November 6 to “Teach Me To Talk with Laura and Kate”

“Teach Me To Talk with Laura and Kate” can now be heard LIVE on Thursdays at 6:00 pm Eastern Time.

On Thursday, November 6, we’ll be beginning a new series on autism.  By far this is the most searched topic on our website.  The current statistics are staggering.  1 in 150 children are now being diagnosed with autism.  If you’re a boy, the odds are 1:99. 

For the next two weeks, 11/6/08 and 11/13/08, we’ll start to talk about the ”red flag” behaviors of autism that children who are diagnosed with autism exhibit at ages 1-3. 

We’re also going to discuss the HUGE behaviors (or lack of social or language skills) that indicate a referral for speech-language therapy for infants and toddlers.  If you’ve been on the fence wondering if your child should be referred, this show is for you!   

On Thursday, November 20 our colleague pediatric psychologist Dr. Lisa Powell will be joining us to talk about the specific diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorders.  We’ll also ask her to tell us what research is telling us about the most promising treatment protocols for children with autism.  We’ll also get her perspective as a clinician on what she’s seen be most helpful for families.  

If you are concerned that your child MAY have autism, don’t miss these shows! 

Just so you know, in the month of December, we’ll be focusing on TREATMENT STRATEGIES for toddlers and young preschoolers with autism.  We’re planning a show specifically on introducing PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) as well as a discussion about the benefits of Floortime and other social and play-based therapeutic approaches.  We’ll also have an entire show dedicated to echolalia. 

We will likely not be discussing the CAUSES of autism or biomedical treatments for autism since this is not our area of clinical practice or expertise. 

You can listen live by clicking this icon.  

Our call-in number is 1-718-766-4332.  We’d love to hear your questions! 

If you can’t join us live, you can always listen later anytime using the blogtalkradio icon in the right hand column or on the home page.  

Our show is also available for FREE download on itunes.  Visit the itunes store and search “Teach Me to Talk with Laura and Kate.”  For you itunes novices, choose subscribe, and the show will download so you can listen later with your ipod.     

I hope you’ll join us!  Laura

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