In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Tola Andu, an autism advocate and content creator who shares her journey raising her 19-year-old son Kevin on social media under the handle @RaisingKevin_. Her platform sheds light on autism and offers a joyful perspective on raising a neurodivergent child. Tola discusses her passion for changing the narrative surrounding autism and advocating for acceptance and understanding, especially within the Nigerian community. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Dan Geschwind, a professor and academic and research leader at the UCLA, and one of the world’s leading experts on autism who guided development of the Autism Genetic Resources Exchange alongside Cure Autism Now, currently run by Autism Speaks. Dr. Geschwind explains risk factors, diagnostic processes, and what research is being done in the autism community.

Additional Resources

Raising Kevin

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

What Does Neurodivergent Mean?

A Theater Group That Features Neurodiversity on the Stage

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes

From Adolescence to Adulthood: Exploring Autism with Abbey and Christine Romeo

‘Bake Off’ Star Lizzie Acker on Showstopping Cakes through Neurodivergent Eyes

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Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD