Autism Knows No Borders

Sibling Support and Physical Therapy, with Vanessa Lista | TBT


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Vanessa Lista's autistic older brother, Billy, has been her inspiration her whole life. Currently studying kinesiology and psychology in college, Vanessa’s goal is to become a pediatric physical therapist.

In this conversation, we discuss:

  • How Vanessa’s relationship with her brother has evolved over the years
  • Why she admires Billy
  • How she’s been advocating for him from a young age
  • Her experiences as a behavior therapist
  • What physical therapy is and example goals that can be targeted
  • Advice to other siblings of autistic individuals
  • This episode with Vanessa Lista was originally released on June 10, 2021. 

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