The Autism Mom MD Podcast

Welcome to the Autism Mom MD Podcast where we discuss empowerment, growth and inclusion for individuals with autism. I’m Dr. Carol Baltazar, but my patients call me Dr. B. I’m a wife, mom of 3 amazing kids, and an Internal Medicine physician. My oldest son has autism spectrum disorder. I created the Autism Mom MD podcast as a resource for parents, caregivers and individuals with autism. On the podcast you can look forward to episodes where I’ll have guests who will share their different expertise and rich experiences. The guests will range from people who are experts in their field to the people who live it daily...the parents, caregivers and individuals who have autism.

Disclaimer: The podcast is intended for educational purposes only and isn’t medical advice. Please talk to your doctor if you have questions. The views and opinions expressed by me are my own personal opinions.

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A brief podcast to highlight what's in store on the journey to become a more effective advocate for people with Autism.
Commonly Seen Acronym brochure available on:

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Music by Cody Kurtz Martin
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Today’s episode highlights navigating the financial challenges of raising 2 ASD kids.

My guest today is Milicent Santos. Milie is an ASD mom to 2 college students, a parent advocate, a case manager at The Arc Baltimore, a graduate of the Arc of Maryland’s Partners in Policymaking Program, and a Filipino immigrant.
https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-statistics
Disclaimer: The podcast is intended for educational purposes only and isn’t medical advice. Please talk to your doctor if you have questions. The views and opinions expressed by me are my own personal opinions.

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My guest today is Catherine Hughes. Catherine, also known as The Caffeinated Advocate, is a best-selling author, blogger, editor, and public speaker. Her long-awaited memoir, "Imprisoned No More: A Mother and Son Embrace Autism and Journey to Freedom" has just been released. She is a passionate advocate, innovative storyteller, and community strategist.
Connect with Catherine at:

http://www.thecaffeinatedadvocate.com

https://www.achievingtrueself.com/

Disclaimer: The podcast is intended for educational purposes only and isn’t medical advice. Please talk to your doctor if you have questions. The views and opinions expressed by me are my own personal opinions.

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Today’s episode highlights Autism and ADHD. Clinically significant symptoms of ADHD have been reported in 16% to 66% of children with Autism. And yet, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder were not formerly recognized diagnostically as co-occurring conditions until DSM 5 was published in 2013.
My guest today is Dr. Dion Metzger. Dr. Metzger is a Board Certified Psychiatrist who manages her own practice in Atlanta, Georgia and is an autism mom. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Morehouse School of Medicine and completed her psychiatry residency at Emory University School of Medicine. She also completed medical research at Stanford University School of Medicine and the CDC.
Dr. Metzger is currently on faculty as a professor of psychiatry at Emory University School of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia and Morehouse School of Medicine.
She is a health expert who has been featured on The Doctors, Oprah Winfrey Network, ABC, NBC, HLN, and in the New York Times.
Dr. Metzger’s motto of better mind, better life encourages audiences to prioritize their mental health in life’s balance. She also is the co-author of "The Modern Trophy Wife: How To Achieve Your Life Goals While Thriving at Home", a book that gives women the tools to strengthen, deepen or revitalize themselves and their relationships.
Disclaimer: The podcast is intended for educational purposes only and isn’t medical advice. Please talk to your doctor if you have questions. The views and opinions expressed by me are my own personal opinions.

• Join us on the Autism Mom MD Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/autismmommd/)
  
• Visit our website at www.AutismMomMD.com