Welcome to the latest episode of the Autism Weekly Podcast. This week, our special guest is Paul Constable, an optometrist, autism researcher, and a father with a personal journey. From coping with his son's autism diagnosis to breaking new grounds in autism research, Paul's life has been an unexpected journey full of inspiring perseverance and groundbreaking work.

Paul's pioneering research primarily focuses on exploring the potential of retina signals in autism diagnosis. He has utilized eye signals and artificial intelligence to develop more accurate and faster diagnostic processes. This episode dives deep into his fascinating work, exploring the potential of the retina, an extension of the brain, as a source of tangible physiological markers.

Listen to his personal account of raising a son with autism and his ground-breaking strategies for testing children with poor communication skills. In this episode, we shed a light on the hopeful future of autism diagnostics, the potential treatment implications, and the groundbreaking research that links personal experiences with professional passion.

Discover the potential of using an electroretinogram (ERG) in investigating Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Paul's research has found distinctive retinal signals in children with ASD vs. ADHD, and unique patterns in children diagnosed with both conditions. His work is guiding the development of a device that could help parents, teachers, and clinicians monitor and manage these conditions more efficiently.

The episode closes with an examination of the ethical and practical implications of artificial intelligence in diagnosing ASD, as well as resources available for those interested in following this transformative work. Tune into this compelling episode for a look into the future of autism diagnosis and treatment.

Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/

Instagram: tlse33

My work webpage is: https://researchnow.flinders.edu.au/en/persons/paul-constable-2

retinalbiomarkers | retinal biomarker research – join the mailing list for updates or to register for future trials – Main sites would be Connecticut, London and Adelaide

Fernando’s webpage: https://people.unisa.edu.au/Fernando.Marmolejo-Ramos

His twitter/X handle is: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fmarmolejo_ramos

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