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Child-to-Parent Diagnostic Pipeline (Episode 48)
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Child-to-Parent Diagnostic Pipeline (Episode 48)

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Two Autistic men and an Autistic woman record a podcast. The text reads: Child to parent diagnostic pipeline with Bret Malley

Navigating the "Child to Parent Diagnostic Pipeline": A Neurodiversity-Affirming Exploration

  • Autistic podcast hosts Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry are joined by filmmaker and autistic advocate Bret Malley to discuss the common experience of parents realizing their own autism after their child's diagnosis.

  • Bret shares his personal story of how his son's struggle and evaluation for autism opened his eyes to recognizing his own autistic traits, leading to his own diagnosis as an adult.

  • The discussion explores both the useful aspects of an official autism diagnosis, as well as the downsides of medicalization and pathologization of natural neurodiversity.

  • The hosts propose that autism is best understood as a shared cultural identity that people can recognize and self-identify with, rather than requiring a formal diagnosis.

  • They envision a future where self-identification based on connecting with autistic cultural experiences can be enough to access accommodations and supports, without the need for an official diagnosis.

  • Bret introduces his upcoming documentary film, "The Divergent Gift: Unboxing Autism," which aims to challenge stereotypes and highlight the gifts and challenges of being autistic in an allistic-centric society.

  • Throughout the conversation, the podcast emphasizes the value of autistic self-discovery, community, and the celebration of neurodiversity, rather than the rigid requirements of the traditional diagnostic process.

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Autistic Culture
The Autistic Culture Podcast
Welcome to the Autistic Culture Podcast. Each episode we dive deep into Autistic contributions to society and culture by introducing you to some of the world’s most famous and successful Autistics in history!
Whether you are Autistic or just love someone who is, your hosts, Dr. Angela Lauria, the Linguistic Autistic and Licensed Psychological Practitioner, Matt Lowry, welcome you to take this time to be fully immersed in the language, values, traditions, norms, and identity of Autistica!
To learn more about Angela, Matt, and the Autistic Culture Podcast visit AutisticCulturePodcast.com