July 19, 2022

Autism in Adulthood: A Conversation with Psychotherapist Allan Clarke

41 minutes

Allan Clarke has always felt different, somehow. "Like an alien on earth," he describes. Finally, at age 44, he was diagnosed with autism, and many of those pieces fell into place.

Listen in as psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Reid, MD, speaks with Allan Clarke, MSc, psychotherapist, host of The Straight Talking Mental Health Podcast, former DJ, rapper and award-winning actor. He opens up about his difficult childhood in poverty, his reasons for escaping into music and acting, and how his recent autism diagnosis has affected his relationships, including with his children.

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