Empathy and Advocacy: The Autistic Medical Journey

This chapter delves into the speaker's personal experience with autism, sparked by their child's diagnosis, and discusses the formation of Autistic Doctors International. It emphasizes the importance of peer support and the need for autism education in medical training to enhance understanding and empathy in healthcare. The chapter also addresses the challenges faced by autistic professionals in medicine, including stigma and disclosure, while advocating for a neurodiversity affirmative approach in healthcare settings.