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DEI

Helping the Hospital Make Sense: Developing a standardized pathway to an inclusive healthcare culture for neurodivergent patients

Saturday, June 17, 2023
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CST
Location: High Plains 1
PDUs 1.0 PDUs
Sensory processing challenges prevail in a number of neurodivergent diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down Syndrome, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Commonly, staff in the healthcare environment feel unprepared and unequipped to accommodate the unique needs of non-neurotypical patients. To aid in meeting the needs of patients with sensory processing challenges and their families, a standardized pathway was developed in this hospital by an interdisciplinary team. DOMAIN: DEI

Objectives:

  • Communicate a foundational understanding of sensory processing and how sensory processing challenges prevail among a wide range of co-morbidities.
  • Assess specific behaviors and responses that manifest in individuals with sensory processing challenges.
  • Recognize how the implementation of a standardized pathway assisted in promoting an inclusive healthcare experience for neurodivergent patients and their families in a freestanding pediatric hospital.