Questions for NIMH Chief Joshua Gordon: Circuit Solutions
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Circuit Solutions for Autism Sees long-sought path to treatments
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Right now, our understanding of which circuits underlie certain features of autism is rudimentary at best. Our goal is to identify behaviors that are disruptive for people with autism, and then manipulate the underlying circuits to reduce a person's disability without altering his or her abilities.
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JG: The most profound thing I've learned is that a person's identity can be wrapped up in their psychiatric diagnosis. As researchers and physicians, we must remember that this can work both ways.
For instance, a person's identity might be so wrapped up in their experience of a psychiatric condition that it might be very difficult for them to muster the hope to continue living. But another person might see the condition as something that makes them special. Even though it causes disability, it also creates uniqueness.
For instance, a person's identity might be so wrapped up in their experience of a psychiatric condition that it might be very difficult for them to muster the hope to continue living. But another person might see the condition as something that makes them special. Even though it causes disability, it also creates uniqueness.
Heartening to read that such an important person has been listening and understands what he heard.
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DSM 5: Autism Spectrum Disorder, DSM IV: Aspergers Moderate Severity.
“My autism is not a superpower. It also isn’t some kind of god-forsaken, endless fountain of suffering inflicted on my family. It’s just part of who I am as a person”. - Sara Luterman
Also digging this bit:
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One focal point is research into treatment for adults with autism. This is an unmet need in the community. So we've started giving out grants for studies into what interventions are efficacious for these adults.
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Your neurotypical (non-autistic) score: 72 of 200
You are very likely neurodiverse (Aspie)
Diagnosed at 51.
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