In this Voices of Compassion podcast, two of our expert CHC licensed psychologists, Dr. Melanie Hsu and Dr. Cassandra Sanchez, share how the social challenges associated with autism can pose barriers to learning when in a highly stimulating environment like a school classroom.
Episode Overview
Dr. Hsu and Dr. Sanchez discuss the unique challenges and strengths that students with autism navigate while learning in school.
Listen in to this discussion led by Natalie Tamburello, Community Engagement Manager at CHC, to gain a deeper understanding of these unique challenges and learn how to leverage their strengths to support the learning journey.
Interested in learning more about how to help your child participate in groups at school and adhere to the social expectations in different environments? Check out our webinar on autism and social skills.
How to Listen and Subscribe
All Voices of Compassion podcast episodes are available on-demand to stream or download. Listen to Autism & Learning at podcasts.chconline.org. You can also subscribe to Voices of Compassion on Apple podcasts, Spotify and other podcast apps.
About Voices of Compassion
Voices of Compassion is a weekly podcast produced by Children’s Health Council (CHC) with insights, inspiration and creative conversations about mental health, education and family.
Meet The CHC Expert
Melanie Hsu, PhD , Dr. Melanie Hsu, PhD, is the Clinical Director with expertise in working with children and families, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology and completed her postdoctoral residency at Kaiser Permanente’s Autism Spectrum Disorder Center. Dr. Hsu also serves as the clinical lead for several autism research studies at Kaiser Permanente. Fluent in Mandarin, she is passionate about supporting families through diagnosis and intervention.
Meet The CHC Expert
Cassandra Sanchez, PsyD , Dr. Cassandra Sanchez, PsyD, is a bilingual, bicultural Licensed Psychologist specializing in therapeutic assessments for children and their families. With expertise in early childhood mental health and developmental disabilities, Dr. Sanchez uses a trauma-informed, culturally humble approach to help families understand their child’s unique strengths and challenges. She is highly trained in autism and developmental assessments and has experience in various therapeutic modalities including DIR/Floortime, CPP, PCIT, and TF-CBT. Dr. Sanchez completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and is passionate about using technology to expand mental health resources for underserved communities.
