PROVIDING EQUITABLE CARE FOR WOMEN WITH AUTISM & IDD

Women with Autism and other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) often face barriers in healthcare, including communication challenges, sensory overload, and limited autonomy. This seminar provides practical, evidence-informed strategies to deliver respectful, accessible, and patient-centered care. WHO SHOULD ATTEND OB/GYNs • CNMs • WHNPs • Physicians • Nurses • Medical Assistants Behavioral Health Providers • Infant Feeding Specialists Chiropractors • Pelvic Health Providers Clinic Managers • Administrative Staff KEY TOPICS • Guardianship & Informed Consent • Sensory-Friendly Healthcare Practices • Executive Functioning & Care Navigation • Creating Predictable, Structured Visits • Inclusive Administrative Processes • When & How to Refer LEARNING OUTCOMES Participants will: • Increase confidence caring for women with Autism & IDD • Implement practical strategies immediately • Promote equity and patient autonomy • Strengthen referral and care coordination practices