Emerging Research

CONCLUSION: Strengthening culturally safe, affirming and accessible mental health services is essential for improving outcomes for transgender and gender-diverse communities in rural Aotearoa. Strategies such as increasing provider training, supporting community-led initiatives, expanding telehealth and creating clearer care pathways may help address persistent inequities.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that significantly impacts social communication and behavioral challenges and is increasing in prevalence (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2023). Additionally, individuals with autism frequently have co-occurring mental health disorders, and a shortage of available and prepared providers exists to care for these needs (Bridgemohan et al., 2018). This study explored transformational leadership behaviors of specialized nurse...

As patient diversity continues to expand, nursing staff are increasingly required to support neurodivergent individuals, particularly in the context of diabetes care. This article explores the principles of neurodiversity and outlines how nurses can provide informed, inclusive support to both patients and colleagues across various healthcare settings. It considers communication techniques, sensory considerations, environmental design, and policy recommendations. A key focus is placed on...

Neurodivergent students experience additional challenges and face discrimination and stigma in education. Students on clinical courses such as veterinary medicine, where learning occurs in fast-paced, busy, commercial work environments, may face even greater challenges. Traditional academic reasonable adjustments such as note taking, provision of teaching materials ahead of time, and additional time in assessments are often inappropriate and inadequate in these clinical environments....

In Canada, 7% of youth 15-24 identify as living with neurodevelopmental conditions or intellectual disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorder or attention deficit disorder. These youth face significant challenges when transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare services. Fragmented systems, diminished support, and increased health vulnerabilities mark these transitions. Adult healthcare systems often lack the coordinated, family-centered approach of pediatric care, resulting in care...

CONCLUSION: Nurses with ADHD and/or autism experience having abilities and talents that are useful in the nursing profession. However, they feel that the physical and organizational working conditions and lack of managerial support entail challenges that prevent them from making optimal use of their strengths.

Parents raising children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) experience greater family, health, and psychosocial dysfunction due to the compounding nature of children's NDD and disease manifestations. Furthermore, the experiences of fathers and mothers are significantly different, and there is a paucity of consolidated evidence on fathers' experiences. A systematic review and meta-synthesis were conducted using Sandelowski and Barroso's approach. Six electronic databases were searched for...