Norton Healthcare’s Parenting With You is the podcast that helps you keep your kids healthy and safe by providing practical, down to earth advice for parents of children of any age, from babies through the teen years.

In this Episode:

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Part 2

Our final episode covering autism spectrum disorder brings the perspective from someone who is both a mother and an advocate. Our guest, Monica Cooper, is the Community Outreach Coordinator of Families for Effective Autism Treatment in Louisville, KY. In this episode, she shares her family's story and what raising two sons diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder is like and her autism advocacy work. We are rejoined by Dr. Grace Kuravackel, Associate Professor and Clinical Director of the Norton Children’s Autism Center associated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Join us in Part two as we continue to demystify autism, learn more about this condition and connect our listeners with helpful resources.

Helpful Resources:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC

Autism support, resources & advocacy | Autism Speaks

Autism Navigator

Kentucky Autism Training Center (louisville.edu)

Kentucky Disability Resource Manual (hdiuky.org)

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (fda.gov)

The Americans with Disabilities Act | ADA.gov

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Home - FEAT Louisville (featoflouisville.org)

About Norton Children’s Center for Prevention and Wellness

A healthy kid is a happy kid. Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness provides resources to help you and your child build healthy habits.

Established in 1991, the Office of Child Advocacy of Norton Children’s Hospital, now Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness, takes an active leadership role in teaching healthy habits in children, including injury prevention and educating children and their families on healthy lifestyle choices. Advocacy and outreach educational programs are at the heart of the Norton Children’s mission.

Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness is funded through donations to the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation. Our efforts are focused around:

• Safety and injury prevention
• Promoting healthy lifestyles
• Key community partnerships
• Government relations

Norton Children’s Prevention and Wellness Classes: https://nortonchildrens.com/prevention-wellness/classes-events/

Find a pediatrician go to https://nortonchildrens.com/locations/pediatrician-offices/ or call 502-629-KIDS, option 3.

Want to know more about Norton Children’s Center for Prevention and Wellness or the topic of this episode? Contact us by e-mail at: Solera.spagnuolo@nortonhealthcare.org

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