Missed Diagnoses on the Autism Spectrum: The Parable of the Elephant
08/29/20 • 20 min
Estimates indicate that about 25% of school children on the autism spectrum are missing a correct diagnosis, and over 90% of adults on the spectrum remain unidentified. In this podcast, Dr. Regan busts the myth that if autism is present, it will be accurately detected and identified in childhood.
Additional resources:
Video Content on Autism Diagnosis in Adulthood
The Understanding Autism book series
Website: Autism in the Adult
Autism Diagnosis in Adulthood: blog posts
For the Clinician: Training Courses for Diagnosis of Autism in Adulthood
Estimates indicate that about 25% of school children on the autism spectrum are missing a correct diagnosis, and over 90% of adults on the spectrum remain unidentified. In this podcast, Dr. Regan busts the myth that if autism is present, it will be accurately detected and identified in childhood.
Additional resources:
Video Content on Autism Diagnosis in Adulthood
The Understanding Autism book series
Website: Autism in the Adult
Autism Diagnosis in Adulthood: blog posts
For the Clinician: Training Courses for Diagnosis of Autism in Adulthood
Previous Episode
He Can't Be Autistic: He's So Social!
In this podcast, Dr. Regan busts the myth that someone who is talkative cannot be on the autism spectrum. It is important to understand the difference between "talkative" and "social." Individuals on the autism spectrum may talk A LOT, and, in this respect, may be described as "social." However, the autistic struggles to know who to connect with, how to take turns in conversation, what not to say, and when to walk away.
Dr. Regan's resources:
The Understanding Autism book series
Website: Autism in the Adult
Next Episode
My Son Shuts Down When I'm Talking To Him: Listener Request
Dr. Regan answers a listener's questions about communication with her adult son on the spectrum. Have you ever wanted to have better exchanges with someone you know on the spectrum? Or perhaps you're an autistic adult who would like to understand social exchanges and make them more effective. Listen to this podcast to hear why the ASD individual may struggle during conversations, and how to engage in more gratifying exchanges.
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Autism and Communication in Relationships blog posts
What is Theory of Mind: videos
Dr. Regan's resources:
Books: Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults and Understanding Autistic Behaviors
Website: Autism in the Adult
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