Leah Gross — an occupational therapist with more than 20 years of experience and the founder of Circle Care Services, where she provides support for children diagnosed with autism and their families. She’s also the host of two podcasts supporting BCBAs, families, and caregivers in the autism community.

Connect with Leah:

https://www.circlecareservices.com/

00:00 Introduction

00:52 Journey into Occupational Therapy

05:25 Continuous Learning in Therapy

09:27 Balancing Personal Life and Professional Growth

10:57 Understanding Occupational Therapy and Its Impact

14:10 Speech Therapy and Its Role

15:59 Behavioral Analysis: ABA Therapy

18:13 Empowering Neurodiverse Children

18:39 Understanding Neurodiversity and Autism

20:30 Integrating Neurodiverse Individuals into Society

22:09 The Value of Neurodiverse Contributions

23:50 Compassion and Understanding in Parenting

27:54 Advice for Families with Neurodiverse Children

33:15 Learning from Challenges and Growth

37:53 Embracing the Journey of Life