#409—Autism in the Exam Room: What Doctors Need to Understand

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Dr. Block speaks with Dr. Arielle Rubin, a child psychiatrist and autism specialist, who shares invaluable insights for healthcare providers on understanding and effectively supporting patients with autism. Dr. Rubin discusses new vocabulary in autism, diagnostic criteria, common myths, and practical strategies for communicating with neurodiverse individuals, whether in pediatrics or adult care. By focusing on empathy, sensory considerations, and dispelling common myths, Dr. Rubin provides practical advice for improving care in this critical area.

Bio

 

Dr. Arielle Rubin is a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist specializing in autism and neurodevelopmental disorders. She serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Child Health at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix, where she completed her fellowship in child psychiatry. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Rubin is deeply involved in autism education and advocacy, frequently delivering community lectures to increase awareness and understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 

 

Through her blog, ArielleRubinMD.com, and her Instagram @ArielleRubinMD, she shares insights on mental health, autism, and co-occurring conditions, offering guidance to patients, families, and medical professionals alike. 

 

Dr. Rubin is dedicated to fostering a compassionate, evidence-based approach to autism care, emphasizing neurodiversity and patient empowerment.

 

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