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Autism: Who Supports The Adults?

46 mins·16:00, 31 Jan 2024
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Autism: Who Supports The Adults?

46 mins
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16:00, 31 Jan 2024
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Guest: Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, Dr Cheah Boon Eu, Medical Officer; Autistic Adult, Ch’ng Bao Zhong, Licensed and Registered Counsellor; Autistic Adult

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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Presenter: Tee Shiao Eek

Producer: Tee Shiao Eek

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