Episode 1 - Diagnosis

Welcome to Acting Up, a podcast about my experiences as a professional actor and mom navigating a creative career while raising a son with special needs. In this inaugural episode I introduce the main cast of players, and talk about the experiences leading up to and including the day of getting our son's diagnosis. Glossary of terms: EI - Early Intervention - a state-funded program for children ages 0-3 who qualify with delays to receive services from the state usually in developmental, speech, occupational, and/or physical therapyABA - Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy - a therapy commonly used with children on the autism spectrum to help teach basic functions. It can be explained as applying behavioral principles to behavioral goals and carefully measuring the results.OT - Occupational Therapy - Often a therapy that helps work on fine motor skills and integrating sensory issues to help a person function as independently as possible. Let's continue this discussion - find me at: www.facebook.com/alirealtoreelwww.twitter.com/ali_goodman  www.instagram.com/alirealtoreel