Eye care for Autistic people
About this episode
This episode discusses eye care challenges and solutions for Autistic individuals and their families.
In this episode, Dr Chris Edwards (Aspect) and Dr Paul Constable (Flinders University) share what their recent eye care research reveals about the experiences of Autistic adults, parents of Autistic children and eye care professionals. Blending lived experience, research insights and hands-on clinical knowledge, they talk about why eye health is often overlooked, what makes typical eye care settings challenging, and what can be done to make appointments calmer, clearer and more accessible. Resource: Accessible eye care for Autistic people guide for vision professionals All rights reserved
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