Autism: Who Supports The Adults?

Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician | Dr Cheah Boon Eu, Medical Officer; Autistic Adult | Ch’ng Bao Zhong, Licensed and Registered Counsellor; Autistic Adult

31-Jan-24 16:00

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Children with autism grow up to be adults with autism. However, this logical assumption is not reflected in reality. Adults with autism often face many barriers, ranging from getting a diagnosis, to accessing adult-centred services, and dealing with discrimination. Dr Cheah Boon Eu and Ch’ng Bao Zhong - autistic professionals working in healthcare - join consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan to discuss the challenges faced by autistic adults in the domains of diagnosis, support, and stigma in the workplace.

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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Categories: wellness, education

Tags: autism in adults, the bigger picture, health & living, neurodivergence, autism, mental health, discrimination, neurodiversity,

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