Autism
In my work, I focus on enhancing the medical experiences and outcomes for neurodivergent patients, particularly those on the autism spectrum.
By advocating for tailored communication strategies and sensory-friendly environments, I aim to reduce anxiety and improve overall patient comfort during medical visits across all disciplines. Additionally, I collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide training on understanding neurodiversity, ensuring that care is both compassionate and effective.
My goal is to create a more inclusive healthcare system that recognizes and respects the unique needs neurodivergent individuals.
Improving the Surgical Experience of Neurodivergent Patients
This video tutorial offers surgical teams concrete steps they can take to improve their care of neurodivergent patients. All steps of the surgical process are covered, from the first clinical visit, to the operating room, to post-op and hospital discharge.
Below the video, you can find the accompanying downloadable resources to help your team put these recommendations into practice.
File Format: MP4 (video) | Runtime: 7:58
Surgery Accommodations Checklist
Download this interactive PDF to offer your neurodivergent patients a comprehensive list of optional accommodations throughout their surgery journey. Physicians and surgical teams can use this document as a guide in their care of the patient. The information contained within should be circulated to all team members prior to the date of surgery.
Patient Discharge Requirements Checklist
Download this interactive PDF to see an example of a simple patient discharge checklist that can be used in the post-operative recovery room.
General Accomodations Form
Download this interactive PDF to see an example of a general checklist of accommodations that can be used in any clinical or hospital setting.