Autism Learning Lab Podcast

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Episode 31: How A Diagnosis Should Guide Treatment, Not Define a Person

Episode 31: How A Diagnosis Should Guide Treatment, Not Define a Person24 Jun17 min

In this episode of the Autism Learning Lab Podcast, Chris Blankenship discusses the complexities of autism diagnosis and treatment with Neil Wallace the director of Spark. They discuss the challenges of ever emerging autism labels and how those labels can impact care, identity, and outcomes. Neil also shares insights on rigidity, PDA, and why diagnosis should guide treatment, not define a person. This episode is great for parents and caregivers, highlighting the powerful role they play in hel...