On today’s special show, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh is joined by Ilana Gerschlowitz, author of Saving My Sons, to talk about ODD and PDA.  Ilana, who is the Director of The STAR Academy in South Africa,  shares questions on this topic from parents in South Africa.  What is PDA, how does it differ from ODD and why are these 2 diagnoses so prevalent right now?  Tune in to hear Dr. Doreen’s wise words on these topics.   Starting Questions:

On today’s special show, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh is joined by Ilana Gerschlowitz, author of Saving My Sons, to talk about ODD and PDA. Ilana, who is the Director of The STAR Academy in South Africa, shares questions on this topic from parents in South Africa. What is PDA, how does it differ from ODD and why are these 2 diagnoses so prevalent right now? Tune in to hear Dr. Doreen’s wise words on these topics. Starting Questions:

On today’s special show, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh is joined by Ilana Gerschlowitz, author of Saving My Sons, to talk about ODD and PDA.&nbsp; Ilana, who is the Director of The STAR Academy in South Africa, &nbsp;shares questions on this topic from parents in South Africa.&nbsp; What is PDA, how does it differ from ODD and why are these 2 diagnoses so prevalent right now?&nbsp; Tune in to hear Dr. Doreen’s wise words on these topics. &nbsp; Starting Questions:

Ask Dr. Doreen 4.22.25: ODD and PDA with Ilana Gerschlowitz

World renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewers questions in real time.  Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh is a visionary in the field of autism spectrum disorders and has spent 40+ years helping individuals and families to overcome challenges in order to lead their best lives.  She is an outspoken advocate for those on the spectrum, fighting for them to have access to interventions that are compassionate, fair and meaningful. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and renowned behaviorist who as been at the forefront of acknowledging and treating medical issues as an essential component of successful autism treatment in addition to top quality intensive behavioral intervention.

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World renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewers questions in real time. Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh is a visionary in the field of autism spectrum disorders and has spent 40+ years helping individuals and families to overcome challenges in order to lead their best lives. She is an outspoken advocate for those on the spectrum, fighting for them to have access to interventions that are compassionate, fair and meaningful. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and renowned behaviorist who as been at the forefront of acknowledging and treating medical issues as an essential component of successful autism treatment in addition to top quality intensive behavioral intervention.

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