11. S2, Ep1. Dr Liliya Wheatcraft talks about her work as an Autistic Guide/Trainer and the difficult subjects of suicide and anorexia

What a packed episode this proved to be with my fascinating guest Dr Liliya Wheatcraft. Liliya is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatry and tells us of her struggles with her diagnosis and coming to terms with her autism and ADHD.

She shares her family life (with all members being neurodivergent) and how she fought to get accommodations for her children, especially within educational settings. Liliya also shares her own challenges as a ‘chubby' child, then anorexic adult, and how she was not understood by those in important clinical roles within the NHS.

We talk about medication, including some fascinating insights into genes, and about the quality of life of autistic folk who struggle far more than others.

I found Dr Wheatcraft insightful, thought provoking and inspiring, and her talk was full of important learnings.

 

Apologies for the clicking sound which can be heard in this episode.