Dec 7, 2023
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with Abbey Romeo and her mother Christine, both of whom appeared on the Netflix show Love on the Spectrum U.S. Abbey shares her experience of growing up with autism and how she has learned to overcome challenges that have accompanied her diagnosis. Christine shares her perspective of being Abbey’s mother and supporting her daughter as she navigates life with autism. Next, Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Wilfreda Lindsey, a neurologist at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and an assistant professor in Neurology at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Lindsey explains the meaning of autism spectrum disorders, available therapies, and how families can support their loved ones living with autism through childhood and the transition to adulthood.
Additional Resources
Association for Science in Autism (ASAT)
Learn more about autism spectrum disorder
Brain & Life: Is There a Link Between Epilepsy and Autism?
More about Abbey and Christine
Abby Romeo - @hatsbyabbey (TikTok & Instagram);
Christine Romeo - @Abbeysmom17 (TikTok)
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Neurodiversity
‘Bake Off’ Star Lizzie Acker on Showstopping Cakes through Neurodivergent Eyes
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Guests: Abbey Romeo @hatsbyabbey (TikTok & Instagram); Christine Romeo @Abbeysmom17 (TikTok); Kennedy Krieger Institute @KennedyKrieger (X)
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD