Summary: Jenn talks to Laura Mead, MSEd. Laura provides insight into recognizing the signs of autism and discusses treatment and support for children and parents.<br><br>Laura D. Mead, MSEd, is the educational administrator at Pathways Academy, McLean Hospital’s school for students on the autism spectrum, with and without co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses. She has taught elementary and middle school special education to students with social-emotional and behavioral challenges and her interests lie in building students’ self-esteem within the therapeutic learning environment.<br><br>RELEVANT CONTENT:<br><br>– More about the episode: mclean.link/t3y<br>– Read the episode transcript: mclean.link/hot<br><br>- - -<br><br>The McLean Hospital podcast Mindful Things is intended to provide general information and to help listeners learn about mental health, educational opportunities, and research initiatives. This podcast is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice.<br><br>© 2021 McLean Hospital. All Rights Reserved.
