EPISODE · Dec 11, 2025 · 56 MIN
Dr. Larry Kaplan: Founding the US Autism Assoc. & fathering a non-speaking adult son 12/9/25
from Patricia Lemer: The Autism Detective · host Patricia Lemer
Lawrence Kaplan Ph.D is the retired Founder of the U.S. Autism Assoc. and the father of 3 adult sons, one with severe autism. He is also the author of the book "After the Diagnosis, Now What?" Tune in to learn from this veteran advocate for those with all levels of autism spectrum disorder. Learn about the necessicity of establishing guardianship and setting up a Special Needs Trust. Find out why Asperger syndrome is no longer accepted as a diagnosis, and why the USAA changed its name. Learn about the organization's new direction under the leadership of psychologist Marlo Payne Thurman, and how to access their extensive library of videos, articles, and materials. plan to attend their conference next year. www.USAutism.org
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Lawrence Kaplan Ph.D is the retired Founder of the U.S. Autism Assoc. and the father of 3 adult sons, one with severe autism. He is also the author of the book "After the Diagnosis, Now What?" Tune in to learn from this veteran advocate for those with all levels of autism spectrum disorder. Learn about the necessicity of establishing guardianship and setting up a Special Needs Trust. Find out why Asperger syndrome is no longer accepted as a diagnosis, and why the USAA changed its name. Learn about the organization's new direction under the leadership of psychologist Marlo Payne Thurman, and how to access their extensive library of videos, articles, and materials. plan to attend their conference next year. www.USAutism.org
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Dr. Larry Kaplan: Founding the US Autism Assoc. & fathering a non-speaking adult son 12/9/25
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