123: Dr. Lynette Louise on Autism and Cultural Differences

Brain Dysfunctions, Autism, and Cultural Differences About This Week's Guest Dr. Lynette Louise Dr. Lynette Louise (aka The Brain Broad) is an International Brain Change and Behavior expert. She is a speaker, award-winning author, and filmmaker, performer, recognized humanitarian, neurofeedback & behavior expert, and creator/host/therapist for the international docu-series series FIX IT IN FIVE with LYNETTE LOUISE aka THE BRAIN BROAD, airing on The Autism Channel. Lynette works hands-on with brain challenged clients and their families both in homes and in institutions around the world. She is also the single mother of eight now grown children; Six were adopted and four were on the autism spectrum. Only one of her sons retains his label and remains dependent. "I not only work with the person, but also with the parents and sometimes the neighborhood as well." Her tips on becoming more culturally competent are: * Travel as much as you can, but not as a tourist. Try to meet local people and interact with them. * Begin every interaction with a smile ;) * Ask questions and listen attentively to the answer. Learn something. Links mentioned in this episode are: * Lynette Louise | aka THE BRAIN BROAD * The Brain Broad website Watch this 4-minute video to fully understand what Lynette does. Culture Matters You Can Also Listen to the Culture Podcast and Management Podcast Build your Cultural Competence, listen to interesting stories, learn about the cultural pitfalls and how to avoid them, get the Global perspective here at the Culture Matters podcast on International Business. We help you understand Cultural Diversity better by interviewing real people with real experiences. Every episode there is an interview with a prominent guest, who will tell his or her story and share international experiences. Helping you develop your cultural competence. Welcome to this culture podcast and management podcast. To Subscribe to this Management Podcast, Click here. The Culture Matters Culture Podcast. Available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio Click here to get the podcast on Spotify Talk to your Amazon Alexa and listen to the Podcast If you have a minute, please leave me an honest rating and review on iTunes by