Growing up w/ ADHD & Autism Spectrum Disorder: Inside the mind with guest, Austin

In this episode, we have a special guest! Bailey's 25-year-old brother Austin joins us. Austin was diagnosed with ADHD at age 7, and Asperger's Syndrome (now formally called Autism Spectrum Disorder) at age 14. He gives us all a glimpse into his childhood journey and discusses the challenges he had in school, making friends, and even now as an adult. We also talk about Bailey's stepson, who was diagnosed with ADHD and the role stepmoms could or should play in some of these larger medical decisions and management.

We also discuss:

• IEPs
• 504
• Different types of behavioral challenges

 

For more information on Autism Spectrum Disorder: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/aspergers-syndrome

For more information on ADHD/ADD: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/index.html

For more information on getting an IEP for your child, we like: https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/955753/how-to-get-an-iep-for-your-child-special-ed/, and https://www.verywellfamily.com/how-to-get-an-iep-for-your-child-3106880.