Mastermind Parenting Podcast Your Kid Received a Diagnosis… Now What?
If you’re looking for support in figuring out the “now what” after diagnosis, you’ve gotta know Yetta Myrick. Yetta has been in the trenches, supporting her son for 21 years, who was diagnosed early with Autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability.
When it came to finding stellar support for her child with cognitive and developmental challenges, Yetta had no quit!
This often felt like an uphill battle in a confusing and uncaring system. She is an Erin Brockovitch level Mama Bear - inspiring like an instant bestie who has your back.
If you’ve felt overwhelmed trying to make sense of a diagnosis and on a quest to curate an excellent care team for your kiddo…don’t miss this convo.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How a fierce love and determination to do right for her son helped Yetta become a resource for other families that have been touched by neurodiveristy.
- Why it’s so important for the home environment to reinforce the support your child gets from their other caregivers.
- How frustrating it can be to find compassionate help for kids who need extra care, and how you can learn from the experiences of mamas like Yetta who’ve been there.
And much more!
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About Randi Rubenstein
Randi Rubenstein helps parents with a strong-willed kiddo become a happier family and enjoy the simple things again like bike rides and beach vacays.
She’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, and author of The Parent Gap. Randi works with parents across the U.S.
At Mastermind Parenting, we believe every human deserves to have a family that gets along.
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About Yetta Myrick
Yetta Myrick is the mother of a young adult son diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability. Yetta is the Founder and President of the nonprofit DC Autism Parents, and author of the book Mr. Marshall’s Block Party. She has served as an advocate in roles with the Centers for Disease Control, Children’s National Hospital, the Department of Health and Human Services, the DC Developmental Disablities Council, and many others. In 2024 she received the Advocate in Equity Award from the DC Developmental Disability Awareness Month Planning Committee.
Resources Discussed/Links
DC Autism Parents https://dcautismparents.org/
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