Reading With Your Kids Podcast

On this episode of the Reading with Your Kids podcast, host Jed Doherty had a delightful conversation with two talented authors - Lisa Jacovsky and Laura Gale.  First up, Lisa Jacovsky joined the show to celebrate her new book "Mischievous Cat Brothers." Lisa shared how this book is a fun, silly story narrated by her younger cat, with incredible illustrations created by a team that employs individuals with autism. She spoke passionately about her mission to promote understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity, especially when it comes to autism.  Jed and Lisa dove deep into the complexities of autism diagnosis and treatment, highlighting the importance of individualized approaches and the need for better training for doctors and teachers. They also explored the potential of using AI ethically in classrooms to support students with diverse needs. Next, Jed welcomed Laurel Gale, the author of the new picture book "Robots Don't Make You Go to Bed." Laurel explained how the story follows a boy named Owen who wi