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Neurodiversity vs Pathology

Using personal anecdotes, Owen Scott Muir, MD highlights the differences between pathology/disability and neurodivergent physician brains.

Neurodiversity, Neurodivergence, and Neurotypes: What Does Normal Even Mean, Anyway?

Paige Kalika, DO says humanity overflows with diverse neurotypes, some of which fit neatly into the world and some of which do not. Here, we will review neurodiversity, neurodivergence, and how the “quirky” fit into medicine.

That “Difficult Patient” May Be Neurodiverse

Krystal Revai Sodaitis, MD, MPH lectures on how neurodiversity 1) can mimic other mental health disorders. 2) can affect compliance with treatment and 3) how to create an environment that is neurodiverse enlightened, and affirming.

My Journey with ADHD: Recognizing and Supporting Neurodiversity in Medicine

Jenny B Hobbs, MD lectures about ADHD in medicine, including diagnosis, misconceptions, gender and age factors. Drawing from her own ADHD journey, Dr Hobbs provides insights to support neurodiverse physicians.

When Sleep Isn’t Your Friend: Strategies for People Who Think Differently

Dove Wilson, LCPC, BCN’s presentation is for neurodiverse physicians who want to understand and overcome their unique barriers to sleep and optimize performance in work and life.

Calm the Chatter and Sensory Overwhelm, An Introduction to Mindfulness

Randie Schacter DO, DFAACAP asserts that mind chatter or sensory overwhelm varies by person. How do you get a break from it all? Mindfulness – learn different ways to calm & presence.

Shifting Perspectives: Our Evolving Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Why It’s Under-Diagnosed, and Its Gender Differences

Kathleen Young, MD lectures about why ASD is underdiagnosed, or missed altogether, due to limited clinical understanding, stigma, and complex presentation including gender differences.