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Autism in Children: What to Do First After a Diagnosis | Autism Acceptance Month

  1. Autism in Children: What to Do First After a Diagnosis | Autism Acceptance Month Stacey Chillemi 39:06

When a parent first hears the word autism, everything can change in an instant.

In this episode, Stacey Chillemi sits down with Lorri Shealy Unumb, Esq., CEO of the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP), to talk about what parents need to know early, why timing matters, how ABA Therapy helps children build essential life skills, and where families can turn for trusted support.

Lorri also shares her powerful personal story as a mother, attorney, and nationally recognized autism advocate.

🔗 Resources & Links

TheSpectrum.org — an online resource for parents of children with autism offering a library of information, perspectives, and community support on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment.

🌐 Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP): https://casproviders.org/
🏡 The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment (Founders): https://www.unumbcenter.org/who-we-are/founders/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorrishealyunumb
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lorri.unumb/

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Stacey Chillemi Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Coach & Podcaster Stacey Chillemi