Exploring Different Brains

Getting a Diagnosis as a Woman on the Autism Spectrum, with Becca Lory | EDB 58


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In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Becca Lory, director of development for GRASP (Global & Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership). Becca is a great neurodiversity advocate, and tells the story of her journey, from struggling in school and work, to dealing with severe depression, to an initial misdiagnosis of schizophrenia, to finally receiving a diagnosis of Asperger’s at the age of 35. Decca also discusses the unique challenges women have to receive an autism diagnosis.
To learn more about GRASP:
Visit www.GRASP.ORG
And look for Becca on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/becca.lory
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