{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 204: The Road to an Autism Diagnosis","description":"Summary: In this heartfelt episode, we invite you to join us on a journey of learning, empathy, and growth as we recognize Autism Awareness Month. After our own child received an autism diagnosis last year, we\u2019ve experienced firsthand the challenges and questions that come with navigating this path. With 1 in 36 children\u20141 in 30 boys\u2014receiving an autism diagnosis by age 8, the need for community education and family support is greater than ever. We\u2019re honored to welcome Dr. Christopher J. Smith, an experimental psychologist and leader at the Southwest Autism Research &amp;amp; Resource Center (SARRC), right here in Arizona. Dr. Smith oversees diagnostic evaluations and groundbreaking research at SARRC, an organization internationally recognized for its evidence-based practices and innovative approach to autism support. He also continues to serve as a faculty member at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Together, we\u2019ll explore what families can expect after a diagnosis, what support systems are available, and how we can all better understand and uplift our neurodiverse community. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or simply someone wanting to learn more\u2014this conversation is for you. Let\u2019s learn and grow together. Resource Links: SARRC - Diagnostic Services&amp;nbsp; autismcenter.org\/Diagnosis Autism Society of Greater Phoenix&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/phxautism.org\/ \u201cBe wary of offering \u2018help,\u2019 and other ways to support families with disabilities\u201d by Jaclyn Greenberg  Be wary of offering \u2018help,\u2019 and other ways to support families with disabilities | CNN Arizona Articles and Press Releases - DDD Services Impacted as of&amp;nbsp; March 2025  Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Actions to Control Costs and Protect Care at Division of Developmental Disabilities | Office of the Arizona Governor  Republicans block bill to cover budget shortfall threatening Arizona\u2019s disability services Connect with us! Email: info@fosteraz.org Facebook: @FosteringVoicesPodcast Instagram: @FosteringVoices Web: www.fosterarizona.org ","author_name":"Fostering Voices Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/fosteringvoices.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36031590\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36031590"}