Amy and Bronwyn explore communication from the Autistic/Takiwatanga and ADHD/Aroreretini perspectives. We bring in spoon theory, masking, the Double Empathy Problem, and offer several tips to improve communication between perinatal care providers and neurodivergent health care consumers.
Content warning: Discussion of suicide
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