EP189: Caroline Elton on the Human Experience: Autism, Family, and End-of-Life Care

from Girl Doc Survival Guide · host Christine J Ko, MD

Navigating Autism and End of Life: A Conversation with Dr. Caroline EltonIn this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, host Christine invites back psychologist Dr. Caroline Elton, who has extensive experience supporting doctors' emotional wellbeing. Dr. Elton discusses her new book, Looking After: A Portrait of My Autistic Brother, and touches on end-of-life care.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:59 Discussing 'Looking After: Portrait of My Autistic Brother'01:22 Lionel's Early Life and Autism Diagnosis02:51 Mother Blaming and Historical Context05:09 Lionel's Leukemia Diagnosis and End of Life Care05:57 Challenges of Communicating About Death11:42 Autism Hospital Passport and Caregiving13:03 Reflections on Lionel's Life and Impact16:42 Final Thoughts on End of Life Care for Autistic Individuals

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