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Department Psychology Seminars: Dr David Moore, Liverpool John Moores University
H1.49 - Humanities Building

Host: Professor NicoleTang and Lauren Wilkinson

Title: Pain in Autism

 

Abstract: Autistic people appear to be at greater risk of developing pain which requires management in complex multidisciplinary management. However research to understand why autistic people might be at risk of developing pain, and their experiences of pain, is currently very limited. Assumptions are often made about autistic people’s pain which might be based on different modes of communication of their pain states, as well as challenges with disclosure of pain coming from distrust of the healthcare system. These miss-assumptions are particularly concerning as pain may be the first or only sign of illness or injury and neurodivergent individuals may be at greater risk of injury or illness than their peers, being twice as likely to be seen in A&E and their neurotypical peers.

This talk will consider evidence from bench the bench to applied clinical research, considering evidence for difference in pain perception in neurodivergent populations (both adults and children). Here we will discuss the needs to look for signs of pain in autistic people and challenges in accessing pain management in primary care. This talk will also consider the beginnings of research we are undertaking which is designed to explore how autism might alter the experience of chronic pain management. Critically, there will be a discussion of the gaps in current knowledge and insights into what is needed to better understand neurodivergent peoples pain and to better support neurodivergent people in pain.

Bio:

David Moore is a Reader in Pain Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University and a co-founder of the Somatosensory and Affective Neuroscience Research group. David’s research interests include somatosensation in autism (pain and gentle touch) as well as the cognitive impact of pain. His recent work has been seeking to examine the pain experiences and expressions of autistic people and examining how to better provide pain education and management for autistic patients. He is interested in the experiences of pain in neurodivergent people and potential links with hypermobility and is a pain adviser to the SEDS connective charity.

David Moore | About | LJMU profiles

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