Beyond the Diagnosis : Neurodiversity in Healthcare

In this episode, I explore the hidden costs of masking in healthcare. We discuss what masking is, why autistic people and other neurodivergent individuals may feel pressure to hide or suppress aspects of themselves, and how this can present within healthcare education and clinical practice. Together, we explore the expectations, workplace cultures, and perceptions of professionalism that can contr...

In this episode, I am joined by David Burton, Autism Liaison Practitioner, to explore the unique strengths that autistic individuals bring to healthcare settings and why these strengths are often overlooked. While the conversation focuses primarily on autistic experiences and strengths, it also encourages a broader appreciation of neurodivergent strengths as a whole, highlighting the value that di...

Welcome to the very first episode of Beyond the Diagnosis: Neurodiversity in Healthcare . I am incredibly excited (and honestly so nervous!) to finally be sharing this podcast with you. This project has been something I have poured a lot of time, thought, and passion into, and putting it out into the world feels both daunting and rewarding. In this opening episode, we explore what neurodiversity m...