In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with Dr. Phillip DeMio, chief operating officer of the US Autism & Asperger Association (USAAA) and the founder of the American Medical Autism Board (AMAB). Both he and Dr. Reitman will be presenting at the USAAA’s upcoming 12th annual World Conference and Expo, alongside Temple Grandin, previous guest Stephen Shore, and many more amazing experts. Dr. DeMio discusses his own experiences raising a son on the spectrum, how he became an expert in treating the misunderstood condition of Lyme disease, and the need for more medical professionals to become aware of neurodiversity.

For more about the upcoming USAAA conference, visit: http://www.usautism.org/conferences/index.htm

For more about Dr. DeMio’s work, visit: http://www.DrDeMio.com/

For more about the US Autism & Asperger Association (USAAA), visit: http://www.USAutism.org/

For more about the American Medical Autism Board (AMAB), visit: http://AMAB.com/

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