179 | navigating autism misdiagnosis with Dr. Marie Hooper

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇

Dr. Tay is joined by Dr. Marie Hooper, a clinical psychologist (supervised practice) from Toronto, Canada. They dive into the nuances of autism diagnosis, discussing why autism is often misdiagnosed and the importance of differential diagnosis. Dr. Marie shares her personal journey of being diagnosed as autistic at 43 and talks about her clinic, Flourish Health Services, and her upcoming initiative, Autism Reframe. The conversation also touches on the impact of sensory differences, the significance of accurate diagnosis, and the benefits of understanding one's neurotype for identity and acceptance.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:28 Guest Introduction: Dr. Hooper

01:45 Personal Stories and Professional Background

04:00 Challenges in Autism Diagnosis

09:52 Misdiagnosis and Clinical Practice

11:45 Reevaluating Diagnoses and Identity

22:41 Parental Guidance and Support

25:37 Supportive Nudges and Clinical Care

25:56 Listening to Autistic Adults

26:20 Addressing Fear and Celebrating Diagnoses

27:10 Misdiagnosis of OCD and Autism

30:44 Understanding Sensory Differences

31:46 Challenges with Diagnostic Tools

36:54 Misdiagnosis of ODD and PDA

38:42 Borderline Personality Disorder and Autism

40:28 Final Thoughts and Resources

43:02 Conclusion and Call to Action

RESOURCES

⚡️learn more about Dr. Hooper's services in Canada flourishhealthservices.ca and her upcoming clinician trainings through autismreframe.com.

⚡️ LEARN more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approach and current clinical services offered as well as her new educational membership? visit drtaylorday.com

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