Hello all! I was thrilled to have the chance to interview Janelle last week-- the interview goes through a few different topics, such as inclusive care for autistic patients, improving quality of care for Black autistic individuals, and unique considerations for perinatal care in particular that might be relevant for autistic patients. Janelle also discusses more generally what it is like to be an autistic therapist and the concept of fluorishing in marginalized communities; and outlines some common first steps that might help individuals who are currently struggling.

Timestamps:

00:00-3:20: How did you become interested in mental health and neurodiversity?

3:21-9:55: Autistic patients, pregnancy, and perinatal care

9:56-15:00: Flourishing within marginalized groups

15:01-18:20: First steps to flourishing

18:21-20:56: Increasing quality of healthcare for Black autistic individuals

20:57-25:32: Suggestions for non-autistic clinicians working with autistic patients

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