Learning Objectives:
- Understand the definitions of neurotypical and neurodivergent
- List 3 neurodivergent diagnoses
- Understand the concept of masking and how it relates to healthcare
- Describe 2 practical changes that can be made to work more ethically with neurodivergent patients
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under UB6HP27880 and Affordable Care Act (ACA) Public Health Training Centers. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Hawaii Public Health Training Hui, a program of Hawaii Public Health Institute, and the Western Region Public Health Training Center (WRPHTC). The WRPHTC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team