The conversation delves into the mission of Emotion Dysregulation in Autism (EDA), the concept of care without conditions, finding identity outside of illness, the realization of self-worth, and advice to professionals and caregivers. It emphasizes the importance of lived experience-led support and the ongoing decision of recovery.

Takeaways

• Emotion Dysregulation in Autism (EDA) is a mental health charity for autistic young people, entirely lived experience led.
• Recovery is a decision that must be made constantly, every day, every minute.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Emotion Dysregulation in Autism (EDA)
• 09:13 Finding Identity Outside of Illness
• 21:28 Realization of Self-Worth
• 31:46 Advice to Professionals and Caregivers