In this conversation, Dr. Chaya Murali discusses the importance of understanding autism, the role of genetic testing, and the impact of misinformation surrounding vaccines and autism. She emphasizes the need for families to seek reliable resources and support while navigating the complexities of neurodivergence. The conversation also highlights the emotional aspects of parenting children with autism and the importance of empathy in medical practice.
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Dr. Chaya Murali is a pediatric geneticist and personal essayist in Houston, TX. Her clinical focus includes general genetics and skeletal dysplasias, and her research focus includes quality of life and lived experiences among people with rare disease and their families. She has cultivated a special interest in science communication, particularly around the genetics of autism in particular and human genetics in general. Dr. Murali's personal essays can be found at www.chayanautiyalmurali.com, and she can be found occasionally Instagramming @AkkasHouse
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