Diagnosis 101: Does a Label Help or Hurt Your Child? | Dr. Rebecca Fontanetta

About this episode

Dr. Amy Moore and Dr. Rebecca Fontanetta discuss the implications of a child's diagnosis on their life and perception.

A child's diagnosis can feel like a lifeline and a weight at the same time. When your child struggles with attention, learning, anxiety, behavior, or social connection, the question isn’t only “What is it?” It’s also “What will a diagnosis change for my child, for school, for insurance, and for how they see themselves?” On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy is joined by pediatric neuropsychologist Dr. Rebecca “Dr. F” Fontanetta to talk through why diagnoses like ADHD, autism spe...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Amy Moore

Guest: Dr. Rebecca Fontanetta

Topics covered

• diagnosis
• ADHD
• autism
• child development
• mental health
• education

Keywords

• diagnosis
• ADHD
• autism
• child behavior
• mental health
• learning difficulties
• parenting

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Organizations: The Brainy Moms

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