In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr Hannah Dennis tackles one of the most damaging myths still circulating today — that autism is caused by poor parenting. She debunks outdated and harmful ideas like the “refrigerator mother” theory and reminds us that autism has a strong genetic and neurological basis — not a parenting one. Dr Hannah also explores what truly matters: creating supportive environments where autistic individuals can thrive, and why blame has no place in this...
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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr Hannah Dennis tackles one of the most damaging myths still circulating today — that autism is caused by poor parenting. She debunks outdated and harmful ideas like the “refrigerator mother” theory and reminds us that autism has a strong genetic and neurological basis — not a parenting one. Dr Hannah also explores what truly matters: creating supportive environments where autistic individuals can thrive, and why blame has no place in this...
In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Hannah sits down with Nisha Batra — an early childhood educator and passionate disability advocate — to explore her journey of growing up with a nonverbal learning disability. Nisha opens up about: 🌱 Her personal story of navigating spatial awareness, organization, and social challenges while discovering her passion for working with children.💬 The struggles of growing up misunderstood — and how stigma in her cultural background impacted her early years.🏫 Th...
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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr Hannah Dennis tackles one of the most damaging myths still circulating today — that autism is caused by poor parenting. She debunks outdated and harmful ideas like the “refrigerator mother” theory and reminds us that autism has a strong genetic and neurological basis — not a parenting one. Dr Hannah also explores what truly matters: creating supportive environments where autistic individuals can thrive, and why blame has no place in this...
