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Text reads, "In medicine, I'd love to see accommodations and empathy become the norm. Inclusion starts with recognizing that everyone brings something valuable to the table." Quote from Dr. Ruta Clair, Associate Professor at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
When it comes to neurodiversity, the U.S. healthcare system suffers from many of the same problems as employment: specifically, ableism, lack of reasonable accommodations, misconceptions, and limited understanding of neurodiversity. One of the most crucial steps in improving healthcare is to destigmatize neurodiversity through training, enhancing doctors’ and healthcare providers’ awareness of the actual needs...