A Closer Look at High-Functioning Autism, featuring Robyn Thom, MD – Shrinking It Down - Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds

A Closer Look at High-Functioning Autism, featuring Robyn Thom, MD – Shrinking It Down

Teen writing in his notebook at school.

By and

Posted in: Multimedia, Podcast

Topics: Autism Spectrum

Coming into April, Autism Awareness Month, we’ve noticed more families coming to our website with questions about high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Some are seeking guidance on challenges families face, some are wanting to learn more about behaviors stereotypically associated with ASD, and others are wondering what happened to the Asperger’s diagnosis.

On today’s episode of “Shrinking It Down,” we welcome special guest Dr. Robyn Thom, a psychiatrist at the Lurie Center for Autism at the Massachusetts General Hospital, for a conversation about challenges for kids and teens with ASD, including with social relationships and repetitive behaviors. She also shares guidance on seeking evaluation and treatment for kids with ASD, as well as the importance of early disclosure about their diagnosis.

Thank you for joining in this conversation. Do you have a question or comment about high-functioning ASD? We’d love to know. Write to us!

Media List

 

Music by Gene Beresin

Episode edited by Joshua Eng

Episode produced by Sara Rattigan

 

Share on Social Media

Was this post helpful?

Khadijah Booth Watkins

Khadijah Booth Watkins, Associate Director

Khadijah Booth Watkins, MD, MPH, is associate director of the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), and the Associate Director of the Child and...

To learn more about Khadijah, or to contact her directly, please see Our Team.

Gene Beresin

Gene Beresin, Executive Director

Gene Beresin, MD, MA is executive director of The MGH Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds, and a staff child and adolescent psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is also...

To learn more about Gene, or to contact him directly, please see Our Team.