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Dr. Laurie Leventhal-Belfer joins Kristin for a discussion about preparing for and ensuring success for those on the Autism spectrum and their college experience.
Social distancing, self-quarantining and long-distance learning are the new normal as schools across the nation. This adjustment is a challenge for most students; but particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
If you’re a parent of a student or autistic child, this upcoming change in your schedule is likely triggering
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your own anxiety as well.
In interviews, Dr. Leventhal-Belfer, author of the new book College on the Autism Spectrum, will offer tips for parents who are dealing with ASD kids from elementary to college-age.
Dr. Laurie Leventhal-Belfer, a psychologist, adjunct professor at Stanford University, and author of four books on Autism Spectrum Disorder, including the just released “College on the Autism Spectrum.” She specializes in taking a developmental perspective in understanding children, adolescents, adults, and their families as they grapple with daily stresses, medical and mental health issues, challenges adapting to school, interacting with colleagues at work, and making friends.
Dr. Leventhal-Belfer, known as Dr. Laurie to many children and their parents, has a private practice in Palo Alto. She is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine.
2 years ago
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