This episode complements Ep.110 and is the second part of our Roundtable discussion with several of our experts from our Provider Directory. The experts are exploring how to deal with Learning, Social, and Behavioral Struggles of Children (from both a neurotypical and neurodiverse lens).

The speakers discuss collaborative care and working with professionals from different industries to provide a holistic model of care for neurodiverse children. They emphasize the importance of early evaluations and diagnoses for developmental delays and ADHD in preschool children, and highlight the role of private practitioners in providing clinical diagnoses and educational classifications. The speakers also discuss the importance of feeding therapy and early intervention, and emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach that considers various factors, including speech, language, and sensory needs.

This HER Health Collective Roundtable features the following HER Provider Directory Experts:

• Dr. Emily King, Learn with Dr. Emily - Child Psychologist

• Kelly Smedley, MSN, PMHCNS-BC, PMH-C, Waypoint Counseling - Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist

• Kerry Lett, MPH, RDN, LDN, CLC, Milestones Pediatric & Maternal Nutrition - Registered Dietitian

• Dr. Priscilla Hidalgo, Lux Psychiatry - Psychiatrist

• Rebecca Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP, ACT Therapy Services - Speech Language Pathologist

• Sarah Parise, CPT, Great Days by Sarah - Wellness Specialist

To connect with any of our experts, please go to our ⁠website directory⁠.

For more episodes on neurodiversity and/or supporting behavior struggles, please listen to the following episodes: 110, 108, 107, 102, 45, 33, 6.

Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:

• Addressing social and behavioral struggles in children from neurotypical and neurodiverse perspectives.

• Wellness, mental health, and nutrition for moms and kids.

• Evaluations for autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities in children.

• Early childhood development and evaluation for ADHD.

• Child-led therapy and self-care for parents of neurodivergent children.

• Managing guilt and setting boundaries for moms of neurotypical and neurodivergent children.

Episode Resources:

• Dr. Emily King - https://www.learnwithdremily.com/

• Kelly Smedley - https://www.waypointcounselingnc.com/

• Kerry Lett - https://www.milestonesnutrition.com/

• Dr. Priscilla Hidalgo - https://www.luxpsychiatry.com/

• Rebecca Rowe- https://acttherapyservices.com/

• Sarah Parise - https://www.greatdaysbysarah.com/

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