Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Special Edition: Autism Realities, Research & RFK Jr. Debate
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The rate of autism diagnoses has been rising for years. Recently, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reignited a national conversation by promising to find a cause by September. Today, ParentData founder Emily Oster discusses what the research actually tells us about the rise of autism diagnoses. You'll also hear a powerful personal perspective from autism advocate Paul Louden about what autism really feels like and why he says political debates miss the point. Sponsors:
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Guest: Paul Louden
Paul Louden works as an autism advocate at media shows and public speaking events. Being neuroatypical himself, he provides a unique perspective into autism and how differences shape our society and our lives. Paul speaks to audiences ranging from private events, news segments, schools, corporations and law enforcement.
His speaking engagements help bridge the gap between those on the autism spectrum and those around them. He has been sharing his introspection on life experience and the lessons he has learned living with autism all over the world for over 15 years.
Guest: Emily Oster
Emily Oster is on a mission to empower parents by providing the data and tools they need to make confident decisions. In addition to being a Professor of Economics at Brown University, Emily is the founder and CEO of ParentData, a data-driven guide to pregnancy, parenting, and beyond.
ParentData’s weekly newsletter now has hundreds of thousands of subscribers, along with a strong social media community. Emily is also a New York Times best-selling author, whose books include “Expecting Better,” “Cribsheet,” “The Family Firm” and “The Unexpected.” She has sold over 1 million copies thus far.
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