Dr. David Mushati (Autism In Adults)
Dr. David Mushati, Chief Clinical Officer at Melios, is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with deep expertise in neurodevelopmental conditions. In this conversation, he unpacks th...
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Who are you?
My name is Dr. David Mutti. I'm the Chief Clinical Officer for LIOs. I've spent the last 24 years working in healthcare, including a significant amount of time working for the NHS. I love what I do. I'm a consultant clinical psychologist. I'm passionate about neuropsychology and neurodevelopmental conditions, and I have dedicated my life to understanding some of the conditions and helping people along the way, which has been an immense privilege.
What is autism?
So autism is a way that people experience the world. It's a way that they communicate and connect with others and how they process their environment. Think of it as a way of understanding and processing your environment. People with autism have different strengths and challenges, and it's called a spectrum generally because they are different within their presentations.
Are there different types of autism?
Autism used to be categorised into different types, but now it's better understood as a spectrum, and that means that while some people may share traits, each person has their own unique combination of presentation or traits and ways of experiencing the world.