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Autism is a Journey, NOT a Verdict: A Conversation with Barry and Dave
Autism is a Journey, NOT a Verdict: A Conversation with Barry and Dave
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71 minutes
Released:
May 12, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
A parent’s perspective and reaction to receiving an autism diagnosis is often shaped by how autism is presented to them, their previous experiences and preconceptions about autism, or a combination of the two. The same may be true for an autistic person receiving a diagnosis for the first time. Too often, a major source of stress and misunderstanding is when autism is presented as a verdict. That is, the diagnosis in and of itself will determine the quality of life for a child, person, or family, too often in terms of a struggle, or a dire prognosis that may include a listing of the stressors that would be experienced. However, an alternative perspective is viewing the experience of autism as a journey, which opens up the possibility of potential for growth for the child, older person, and family. In this episode of Uniquely Human: The Podcast, Barry and Dave discuss these radically different approaches to understanding the experience of autism. Check more about this episode here!
Released:
May 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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