Developmental Pediatrician Explains Autism & What Comes Next with Dr. Nallapati

About this episode

Dr. Nallapati discusses the realities of diagnosing and supporting neurodivergent children, emphasizing early intervention and reframing diagnosis as a roadmap for growth.

What if the biggest shift in your child’s future starts with one decision you’ve been putting off? In this episode, we dive into the emotional, medical, and deeply human side of navigating neurodivergence—and what parents often get wrong (and right) along the way. In this episode of The Autism Roundtable , host Leah Gross sits down with Dr. Nallapati, a developmental pediatrician and founder of Turtle Pediatrics, to unpack the realities of diagnosing and supporting neurodivergent children. From her unconventional path into pediatrics to her innovative telehealth model, Dr. Nallapati shares how meeting families in their own environment can transform care. The conversation explores the critical importance of early intervention, while also emphasizing that it’s never “too late” to get answers. They tackle parental guilt, misinformation around autism causes, and the complexities of ADHD treatment—including the nuanced approach required for children with both autism and ADHD (AuDHD). Above all, this episode reframes diagnosis not as a label—but as a roadmap toward clarity, support, and growth. About The Guest: Dr. Nallapati is a developmental pediatrician with over 15 years of…

People in this episode

Host: Leah Gross

Guest: Dr Nallapati

Topics covered

• autism
• neurodivergence
• developmental pediatrics
• early intervention
• ADHD

Keywords

• telehealth
• parental guilt
• AuDHD
• Turtle Pediatrics

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Turtle Pediatrics

Books & works: The Autism Roundtable

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