74 min listen
Preparing Future Doctors and Medical staff to Support Autistic Individuals - with Maura Sullivan
Preparing Future Doctors and Medical staff to Support Autistic Individuals - with Maura Sullivan
ratings:
Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Feb 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Accessing support for healthcare and navigating medical and health related services is one of the greatest stressors reported by parents, family members, and autistic people themselves, Future physicians and nurses receive very little, if any training about the best ways to support autistic individuals and their families in healthcare settings. In many cases, the information they receive it is out of date, or based on misunderstandings of the behavior of autistic people, especially under stressful circumstances, and the reactions of parents and family members, trying to do the best in helping their autistic family member. Maura Sullivan, as both a parent and professional, understands such challenges firsthand. In response, she has developed innovative programs for future physicians and healthcare professionals to provide accurate information about autism and neurodivergent conditions in some of the leading medical and nursing schools in the US, with the goal of supporting medical and nursing students to be effective and compassionate providers of care.
Released:
Feb 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Strategies for Successful Transitions Back to School for Parents and Professionals, a conversation with Dave and Barry: Supporting successful transitions back to school is critical for maximizing success for the whole school year. Join us as we throw back to episode 31st, where Dave and Barry shared a lively discussion about challenges and creative strategies to... by Uniquely Human: The Podcast