Proposes optimal communication strategies in healthcare to improve access and well-being for neurodivergent individuals, particularly autistic people, suggesting better interactions.
Chronic stigmatisation and social exclusion of neurodivergent people have resulted in poorer quality of life and adverse health outcomes. Language has been weaponised and has furthered their suffering and isolation. With this paper, we propose some considerations of optimal communication interactions in healthcare with neurodivergent people, in general, and autistic people, in particular, to ensure respectful and human-centred patient and practitioner interactions across both clinical and academic practice.
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