EP189: Caroline Elton on the Human Experience: Autism, Family, and End-of-Life Care
Description
Navigating Autism and End of Life: A Conversation with Dr. Caroline Elton
In 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 Welcome
00:59 Discussing 'Looking After: Portrait of My Autistic Brother'
01:22 Lionel's Early Life and Autism Diagnosis
02:51 Mother Blaming and Historical Context
05:09 Lionel's Leukemia Diagnosis and End of Life Care
05:57 Challenges of Communicating About Death
11:42 Autism Hospital Passport and Caregiving
13:03 Reflections on Lionel's Life and Impact
16:42 Final Thoughts on End of Life Care for Autistic Individuals
United States
