Life opened the window to her purpose when her second-born child was diagnosed with pervasive developmental delays. A moment of conviction changed the trajectory of her life. Without a plan and guided by her gut, she resigned her job and committed to daily work with her son. The long hours of studying, researching and building upon her background skills along with finding expert mentors resulted in the creation of an internationally renowned private school–Jacob’s Ladder-offering effective and comprehensive care to those with neurodevelopmental disorders and delays. Tune in to my heartfelt and inspirational conversation with healthcare innovator and a ray-of-hope for many, Amy O’Dell.

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Amy O’Dell is a once-in-a-generation leader and healthcare innovator on a quest to change how the world addresses neurobiological delays and disorders. In a world that consistently tells us there is a singular or non-existent path forward for individuals with neurobiological challenges, Amy is carving out a new path on the foundation of authentic leadership and love that will impact future generations.

When Amy’s son, Jacob, was diagnosed as an infant with extensive developmental delays and doctors offered little guidance to help him thrive, she built upon her therapy and counseling background to extensively study neurological development and related interventions. Finding her passion through dedicated purpose, Amy has spent the past three decades becoming a leading innovator and global authority on special needs education and neurobiology. Her development of the Interpersonal Whole-Brain Model of CareTM (IWBMC) and its delivery has effectively transformed the standard of care in neuroscience today, positively changing the lives of more than 4,000 children with neurological disorders. Amy holds a degree in Activity Therapy and a master’s degree in counseling from Clemson University. She is a licensed Professional Counselor with extensive training in the Neurodevelopmental process. She has worked in a wide variety of clinical settings, including Shepherd Spinal Center in Atlanta, and later at Woodridge Psychiatric Hospital in Clayton, Georgia, where she held the position of Director of Adolescent Psychiatric Services. She is a recognized national leader in the field of autism and neurodevelopmental disorders, and a sought-after speaker at national and international forums.

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