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What is Neurodiversity? Understanding Neurodiversity

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

As a result, the brains varied methods of processing information become a part of self-identity. Neurodiversity has expanded to incorporate a wider group, including those who self-identify as neurodiverse. Typically, those with autism experience differences in thinking, movement, sensory processing, socialization and communication.

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Naloxone education for nursing staff

American Nurse

Horner and colleagues highlighted the need for educational programs for nurses, who spend the most time with patients, to support quality care of those with opioid use disorder. Community and nation-wide efforts strive to improve communication, access, and knowledge about naloxone use among first responders and citizens.

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What is Autistic Burnout? Symptoms, Causes & Prevention Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

1 It can cause you to neglect your hygiene, distance yourself from others or lose your sense of self-belief. Both may also affect how you handle daily activities and result in the neglect of self-care. and Motamed, M, Camouflage and masking behavior in adult autism, Frontiers in psychiatry, March 16, 2023: 14, [link].

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Researchers Offer New Paradigm for Managing Adult ADHD

Consult QD

One major reason humans fail to resolve broken agreements is that their strategies for resolution are not actionable, devolving instead into self-talk that resides only in the mind (eg, “I’ll do it later”). Prevalence and incidence of adult attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in a large managed care population.

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A Guide to Occupational Therapy for Autism | USAHS

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) 1 is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impaired social communication skills, restricted and repetitive behaviors and isolated areas of interest. OTs often begin the process by communicating directly with the patient and family to understand the patient’s individual needs.

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The Secret Garden: A staff-only wellness and respite space

American Nurse

This pioneering model of staff caring for staff has been presented locally, nationally, and internationally, receiving positive feedback from other institutions as well as a research award from the American Psychiatric Nurses Association National Conference. Nursing responsibilities frequently interrupt needed breaks.

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Peer support and nurse well-being

American Nurse

Matching requestors of peer support with trained supporters from similar clinical backgrounds aids effective communication. We make this distinction in recognition of the stigma associated with therapy and psychiatry that still exists among many of our colleagues. Peer support offers psychological safety.