
Meet the Doctor Who Diagnosed My Autism and ADHD
04/03/24 • 46 min
To celebrate Autism Awareness Week, Ben chats with Renata Fialho, the Clinical Psychologist & Researcher who diagnosed him with Autism & ADHD.
They delve into the private diagnosis process, the inner workings on the NHS and why ND women are frequently misdiagnosed with depression.
Renata also bravely shares how she tragicly lost a neurodivergent patient in crisis, delving into the emotional impact and the need for mental health support.
WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast
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On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.
Host: Ben Branson
Producer: Bella Neale
Video Editor: Chris Hyde
Social Media Manager: Charlie Young
Music: Jackson Greenberg
Brought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348
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To celebrate Autism Awareness Week, Ben chats with Renata Fialho, the Clinical Psychologist & Researcher who diagnosed him with Autism & ADHD.
They delve into the private diagnosis process, the inner workings on the NHS and why ND women are frequently misdiagnosed with depression.
Renata also bravely shares how she tragicly lost a neurodivergent patient in crisis, delving into the emotional impact and the need for mental health support.
WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast
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On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.
Host: Ben Branson
Producer: Bella Neale
Video Editor: Chris Hyde
Social Media Manager: Charlie Young
Music: Jackson Greenberg
Brought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348
___________
Follow & subscribe...
Website: www.hidden20.org
Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast
Ben Branson @seedlip_ben
@DrRenataFialho (LinkedIn)
If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green light" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity.
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On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.
Host: Ben Branson
Producer: Bella Neale
Video Editor: Chris Hyde
Social Media Manager: Charlie Young
Music: Jackson Greenberg
Brought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348
___________
Follow & subscribe...
Website: www.hidden20.org
Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast
Ben Branson @seedlip_ben
Kate Griggs @kate_griggs
If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green light" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity.
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WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast
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On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.
Host: Ben Branson
Producer: Bella Neale
Video Editor: James Scriven
Social Media Manager: Charlie Young
Music: Jackson Greenberg
Brought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348
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Website: www.hidden20.org
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Ben Branson @seedlip_ben
Jamie Lambert @itsjamielambert
Lambert Jackson Productions @lambertjacksonproductions
If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green light" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity.
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