Understanding Autism with Ochsner | Learning about The Gift of Adoption Fund

Send us Fan MailApril is National Autism Acceptance Month and who better to learn from than an Ochsner Children's Hospital professional? This week I am happy to welcome Caroline Turner, LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker at  at Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development. ( Over on Jeff Highway!) Caroline dives in with us to explain to me exactly what is Autism Spectrum disorder? How do we detect it? Learn the myths surrounding Autism spectrum disorder. What signs to look for and what we need to do if we do suspect something like this in our child. She connects us with resources to help not only  learn about this ever increasing developmental disability but empower the parents with knowledge and even more resources. To learn more: www.ochsner.org/bohThen later we welcome our brand new sponsor, The Gift of Adoption fund! Doug Munster, fellow gay dad, heads the GOA fund in Georgia. Did you know that less than 2% of Americans complete an adoption? 2%! To me, that is mind boggling with the amount children that are in this country that needs a forever home. Although a dismal number for adoptions, 30% of Americans have contemplated adopting! That number to me is inspiring. That shows me that the desire is out there. So why does it end with 2% of completions? 81% cite the high cost of adoption as a primary barrier. This is where The Gift of Adoption fund comes in. This amazing non profit helps hopeful parents with the last bit that they may need to cross that line to finalize. Through the GOA fund over $18 Million in adoption assistance grants have been awarded and 5,652 children with the gift of FAMILY. To find out more and to donate visit: www. giftofadoption.orgSupport the showThank you to our family of amazing sponsors of UNSCRIPTED: The NolaPapa Podcast                                                 Ochsner Children’s HospitalWww.ochsner.orgRouses MarketsWww.ochsner.orgSTATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri                www.ridewithla.comAudubon Nature Institute                                                                                                   www.aduboninstutue.org Cafe Du Monde                                                                            www.shop.cafedumonde.com                                                                         Sandpiper Vacations                                                                www.sandpipervacations.comNew Orleans Ice Cream Company                                 www.neworleansicecream.comERA TOP REALTY: Realtor Pamela Breaux                                                                Email to:[email protected] Orleans Tea Co.                                                 www.neworleansteacompany.comBottom of the Cup Tea Room                                                www.bottomofthecup.comAnd thank you to our AFTER DARK! SponsorsMockly: Alcohol Free Spritzers              ...