Neurodiversity, autism and healthcare
Duration: 37 mins
Publication Date: 23 Apr 2024
Next Review Date: 23 Apr 2027
DOI: 10.13056/acamh.13691
Description
In this talk, Jonathan Green presents a comprehensive framework for understanding the relationship between neurodiversity, autism, and healthcare delivery. He explores recent genomic research revealing distinct genetic architectures underlying neurodiversity and autism, and introduces a transactional developmental model showing how brain differences interact with environmental factors. Green shares insights from participatory research examining the lived experience of autism, highlighting key differences and similarities between autistic and non-autistic individuals. The talk addresses integrating these perspectives into healthcare pathways, emphasizing early identification and family-focused interventions in supporting neurodivergent individuals. Speaker’s note regarding the slide shown at 4:12: ‘While the ideas in the figure are valuable, we have moved away now from the language of ‘risk’ and ‘burden’ as used in this genetics Figure to describe common genetic variation – and I regret any misunderstand or distress caused by reproducing these terms’
Learning Objectives
A. Understand the genetic foundations of neurodiversity and autism, and how these differences influence healthcare delivery.
B. Explore a transactional developmental model that examines the interaction between brain differences and environmental factors in the context of autism.
C. Learn from research on the experiences of autistic individuals and how this can guide early identification and family-based support.
Related Content Links
Exploring the concept of neurodiversity: an affirmative approach
Nature and Treatment of Paediatric Anxiety Disorder: Overview of characteristics and risk- Part 1
Tools for the process of assessment and diagnosis of Autism
Paper Link
https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/camh.12663
