Adulting on the Spectrum: On Movies and Broadway

Adulting on the Spectrum: On Movies and Broadway

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Autism Speaks

Video Summary

  • The podcast episode features Trenton, a 33-year-old with autism who is passionate about Broadway and movies.
  • Trenton shares his diagnosis journey and how he discovered his differences as he grew up.
  • The discussion touches on the challenges of social interactions and the experience of processing pain differently for individuals with autism.
  • The importance of cultural sensitivity and awareness in assessments is highlighted, as well as the need for more clinicians trained in diagnosing autism.
  • Trenton discusses his favorite movies, Broadway stars, and his admiration for Kirsten Chenoweth and Johnny Depp.
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Dr. Kenneth Roberson

Dr. Kenneth Roberson is an Adult Autism Psychologist in San Francisco with over 30 years of experience. Click below to ask a question or schedule an appointment.

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