Todd reveals and explores his internal struggles and realizations as he strives to build a grounded and meaningful medical career in autism for s1. E4. N4. of the Otherness Podcast which is named partner over prescriber. Identifying as an autism doctor.
Todd takes time to explore how his path in medicine towards autism was shaped by many lessons learned from his personal experiences, the experiences of others, and his identity as a physician.
Throughout his life, Todd has worked to create a meaningful career and personal journey in autism by incorporating his personal experience of having a brother with autism, his professional training as a physician, and his continued learning from families affected by autism. He has learned respect for autism as a normative part of a personal and family experience that is not to be solved or cured, but held and enjoyed.
While Todd identifies as a doctor in a very profound way, he understands the medical model of fixing or curing illness may be less applicable to working with families living in autism.
“When you choose to stay present, what you’re able to build with hope can be amazing.”
He explains how every person and family he sees in front of him at his clinic provides more robust understanding of how to engage and treat aspects of the behavioral issues that are common in autism. He also found that psychiatric medications can be important tools in his work, but it is the knowledge of individuals and families affected by autism that is essential and creates treatment choices.
Todd embraces autism as the base from which behavior issues can arise and do require treatment through medications and other therapies. He continues to enjoy learning from others, reflecting on what he has witnessed as a doctor, and rooting his process in the lives of communities growing in autism.
s1. E4. N4. of the Otherness Podcast with Dr. Todd Peter Levine is named partner over prescriber. Identifying as an autism doctor.
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The Otherness Podcast is exploring and engaging autism through experienced stories with Dr. Todd Peter Levine and is available on most places and sites where you like to listen to podcasts.
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Opening Theme Song Music Credits
“Otherness Podcast Intro Theme Song and Music” by Nicholas Burling
Copyright 2021 Late Leopard Publishing/Nick Burling (ASCAP)
Administered by Late Leopard Publishing (ASCAP)
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Closing Theme Song Music Credits
“Otherness Podcast Outro Theme Song and Music” by Nicholas Burling
Copyright 2021 Late Leopard Publishing (ASCAP)
Administered by late Leopard Publishing (ASCAP)
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Partner over prescriber. Identifying as an autism doctor.
