Barriers to healthcare exist for autistic people but are under explored in relation to cancer care. Previous research into autistic experiences have focused on other people’s (healthcare profession...

Homelessness among neurodivergent people isn’t just about housing, it reflects repeated failures across support systems.

Many autistic characteristics (especially attention to detail, social nonconformity, monotropism, and knowledge of autism) set autistic health care professional...

Autistic doctors bring valuable contributions to healthcare but face challenges like managing healthcare’s unpredictable nature and difficult colleague interactions. Significant life changes, such ...

Autistic people experience barriers to accessing healthcare. Autistic clinical professionals may be able to help improve this situation. Previous research, however, has shown that Autistic clinical pr...

As an autistic adult, even the word meltdown is humiliating. A shameful part of my past, no longer relevant to a senior doctor, or so I would like to think. And yet the reality is different. Some 2 ye...

Autistic people experience significant health disparities and reduced life expectancy. Barriers to accessing healthcare are associated with adverse health outcomes. Autism training and healthcare prof...

How undetected barriers to health care for autistic people can lead to delayed care, serious complications, and sometimes even fatalities.