ASD in the ED
Autistic patients face unique challenges in the ED, often leading to distress and miscommunication. This mini-series equips healthcare providers with practical strategies to improve patient interactions, manage sensory overload, de-escalate conflicts, and support autistic individuals effectively. Through real-life case studies and expert insights, learn how to provide compassionate, autism-friendly emergency care while also managing your own stress in high-pressure situations.
Episodes (7)
Why I Created This Mini-Series: A Personal and Professional Journey
Understanding Stress & Conflict in Healthcare
Communication Barriers-Why ASD Patients Struggle to Express Their Needs in the ED
Meltdowns-What to Do When a Patient Loses Control
How Healthcare Providers Can Regulate Their Own Responses in High-Stress Situations
Preventing Escalating Behaviours in the ED