Taylor, MBBS
“If you focus on the problem you can’t see the solution.” Patch Adams
My name is Arlene Taylor. I am a doctor based in Adelaide, South Australia.
During my intern year, following my graduation from medical school, I was diagnosed as autistic. My diagnosis followed years of misdiagnoses from professionals who failed to recognise my many autistic tendencies that were veiled by my intellectual capacity. Since being diagnosed I have been able to learn new skills, and enjoy life in a way I didn’t think was possible.
My special interests include pharmacology and toxicology, Rubik’s cubes, and now, autism spectrum disorders. I am presently studying two Masters. The first is in ‘Clinical Epidemiology’ and the other in ‘Disability Studies’. I will also be commencing a Masters in Forensic Studies (Toxicology specialisation) in 2011. As part of my Masters in Disability Studies I am doing a qualitative research project on the experience of depression in women with autism spectrum disorders: I hope to extend this research into a higher degree later on.
In my spare time I enjoy writing (blogs and books), playing music (I play a variety of instruments and styles), participating in ‘Company@ Autistic Theatre’, figure skating, swimming, cooking good food and relaxing.
In the future I hope to become a combined clinical pharmacologist/clinical toxicologist with a side-line in forensic toxicology. I am also working towards completing a diploma in counselling so that I can combine that with my work in disability studies and assist women on the autism spectrum. Finally, I have a particular passion for increasing the awareness and understanding of autism spectrum disorders and how they affect women in particular, within the medical profession.
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