Dec 4, 2021
On this week's episode of Let's Talk Autism, our hosts Shannon and Nancy discuss autism news from the CDC about Autism Prevalence, an article from Fox news about a girl with autism committing suicide and another article from Hellomagazine.com about Paddy and Christine McGuinness before reviewing toys that won the sensory toy award in the Autism Live Toy and Gift Guide!
7:46 Autism News - Autism Prevalence Higher in CDC’s ADDM Network
21:34 What makes it more challenging for parents is that the child has difficulty communicating due to brain processing difficulties and limited language development that contributes to behavior issues.
24:40 Autism News - Utah girl with autism commits suicide, sparking outrage online over bullying, racism
28:16 A Conversation about Bullying
35:50 Autism Live Sensory Toy Guide Winner Toy Review
40:02 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog® Fidget Friend by Learning Resources
41:53 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Pop Oh Ver Play Food by PopOhVer
45:12 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Fidget Toy Pack by Special Supplies
47:17 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Inflatable Lounger by Mockins
49:25 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Globby by Schylling
51:28 Award Winning Sensory Toy Review: Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager by Zyllion
52:51 A conversation about Vocal Stereotypy
"Some kids with autism, when asked a question they repeat instead of answering"
1:00:17 Next week on Autism Live