EPISODE · Nov 27, 2025 · 7 MIN
The Power of Early Autism Intervention, Understanding ABA, OT & Speech Therapy
from grownwoman · host Shannon Allen
What happens when a grandmother’s gut instinct leads to early autism diagnosis for her granddaughter? In this powerful segment, Kimberly Dasinger shares how noticing early signs changed everything. Joined by behavioral health expert Dr. LaToya Green and healthcare leader Dr. O’Neil Pyke, they break down the urgent need for earlier autism diagnoses—especially in Black and Brown communities. From ABA therapy to systemic challenges, this conversation sheds light on what families really need—and how we can advocate for better. GUEST RESOURCES Dr. LaToya Green Instagram | @drtoyagreen Dr. O’Neil Pyke LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneil-pyke-md-mba-sfhm/ RESOURCES Shannon Allen Grown Website | https://www.grown.org/ IG | @shannonwalkerallen 🌱 Stay Connected & Explore More 🔗 Visit the Grown Website Grown.org 📲 Follow Shannon on Instagram@shannonwalkerallen 🎧 Like, Share & Subscribe If this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you think, don’t keep it to yourself! Like, share, and subscribe to grownwoman on your favorite podcast platform. grownwoman is produced by EPYC Media Network
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What happens when a grandmother’s gut instinct leads to early autism diagnosis for her granddaughter? In this powerful segment, Kimberly Dasinger shares how noticing early signs changed everything. Joined by behavioral health expert Dr. LaToya Green and healthcare leader Dr. O’Neil Pyke, they break down the urgent need for earlier autism diagnoses—especially in Black and Brown communities. From ABA therapy to systemic challenges, this conversation sheds light on what families really need—and how we can advocate for better. GUEST RESOURCES Dr. LaToya Green Instagram | @drtoyagreen Dr. O’Neil Pyke LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneil-pyke-md-mba-sfhm/ RESOURCES Shannon Allen Grown Website | https://www.grown.org/ IG | @shannonwalkerallen 🌱 Stay Connected & Explore More 🔗 Visit the Grown Website Grown.org 📲 Follow Shannon on Instagram@shannonwalkerallen 🎧 Like, Share & Subscribe If this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you think, don’t keep it to yourself! Like, share, and subscribe to grownwoman on your favorite podcast platform. grownwoman is produced by EPYC Media Network
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