Autism and addiction - episode 2Autism and addiction - episode 2
Addictions Edited: the monthly take-home
Co-production and service design. Policy, practice and research priorities
23:04•16 Dec 2022
Autism and Addiction: Personalized Approaches for Effective Treatment
“It would be great if it was commonly understood that there will be autistic people and other neurodivergent people coming to substance misuse services who may struggle to access them as they're currently set up and to talk people through what they can do to support them.”
How can addiction treatment be tailored to better serve individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? In this engaging episode of 'Addictions Edited', host Dr. Rob Calder sits down with an expert panel to tackle this very question. Professors Julia Sinclair and Sam Chamberlain, along with Dr. Janine Robinson and Chris Torry from the SABAA project, join the conversation to shed light on the intersection of autism and addiction.
This episode dives into the importance of co-producing publicity materials for addiction services using universal design principles. Personalization is key, especially when it comes to autistic individuals, and this episode emphasizes the need to involve them in service design. The panel also discusses the expectations and experiences of autistic people in addiction treatment settings, challenging traditional views on retention and success. Learn about the SABAA project's efforts to identify research gaps and set priorities for policy and practice.
The team explores the unique challenges of securing funding for what is often seen as a niche issue within the fields of autism and addiction. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that aims to pave the way for more inclusive and effective addiction treatment.
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