A Journey in the ID Community
Independence begins when people are given the tools, support, and opportunity to care for themselves. In this episode of Ask the Good Doctor, Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire welcomes Lori Astwood, founder and CEO of the Richard Astwood Jr. Autism Culinary Institute. Lori shares the story of her son Richard—affectionately known as “Big Dude”—and how his love of food and cooking inspired her to teach him responsibility, self-reliance, and essential life skills. Following Richard’s passing in 2020, Lori transformed her grief into purpose by creating an institute in his honor. Today, she provides hands-on…
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