SLP 110: Understanding autism: common confusions and misunderstandings – with psychologist Emily Hanlon
Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education · Sue Larkey
April 26, 202133m 1s
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (traffic.libsyn.com) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
Discussed in this episode
This week I am joined by guest, Emily Hanlon, a Psychologist who completed her Clinic Masters Research on the well-being of siblings of children with ASD. She is the daughter of Randa Habelrih, a guest on the podcast in Episode 107.
Diagnostic labelsLabels are difficult, but they do have benefits for proper diagnosis and support.
There are three levels of ASD diagnosis:
- Level 1: 'high functioning'
- Level 2: 'moderately functioning'
- Level 3: 'severe', often severe difficulties with communication and selfcare
Also discussed ODD vs PDA and ADHD vs ASD
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link belowhttps://suelarkey.com.au/understanding-autism/
Join the facebook group specifically for this podcast To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my website below.