In this episode, Donna Brendel shares her research on autism and developmental disabilities. She discusses the findings of the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network (ADDM Network) and highlights the increasing prevalence of autism in children. She also emphasizes the importance of outdoor recreation for children with disabilities and the benefits it provides for their physical and cognitive development. Donna encourages parents to get their children outside and seek support from communities like Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), now known as The MomCo.

00:00 Introduction and Background 02:44 Understanding the Prevalence of Autism 06:40 The Importance of Outdoor Recreation for Children with Disabilities 14:06 Supporting Children with Developmental Disabilities