Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
Artwork

Content provided by Zandra Polard. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Zandra Polard or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

Zandra Polard Explores Autism, Mental Health, and the Power of Early Intervention

28:50
 
Share
 

Manage episode 487379210 series 3328333
Content provided by Zandra Polard. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Zandra Polard or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Zandra Polard and an anonymous guest discuss autism, its spectrum, and misconceptions. The guest emphasizes the lack of definitive causes for autism, mentioning theories like paternal age and in-utero factors. He highlights successful cases like Elon Musk and Bill Gates, noting their high-functioning autism. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial, with treatment including speech, occupational therapy, and ABA. The conversation shifts to mental health, focusing on the use of Metformin for weight management in patients on antidepressants. The importance of self-referral for therapy and recognizing mental health issues early is stressed, along with the need for better communication among medical professionals.

  continue reading

132 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 487379210 series 3328333
Content provided by Zandra Polard. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Zandra Polard or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Zandra Polard and an anonymous guest discuss autism, its spectrum, and misconceptions. The guest emphasizes the lack of definitive causes for autism, mentioning theories like paternal age and in-utero factors. He highlights successful cases like Elon Musk and Bill Gates, noting their high-functioning autism. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial, with treatment including speech, occupational therapy, and ABA. The conversation shifts to mental health, focusing on the use of Metformin for weight management in patients on antidepressants. The importance of self-referral for therapy and recognizing mental health issues early is stressed, along with the need for better communication among medical professionals.

  continue reading

132 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play