Supporting autistic midwifery students: fostering inclusion and empowerment

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Edwards, E. 2023. Supporting autistic midwifery students: fostering inclusion and empowerment. MIDIRS Midwifery Digest. 33 (4), pp. 302-304.
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TitleSupporting autistic midwifery students: fostering inclusion and empowerment
AuthorsEdwards, E.
Abstract

Despite a growing understanding of autism and its prevalence among health care professionals, little attention has been paid to the experiences of autistic students studying midwifery. Research has indicated a rising number of health care professionals identifying as autistic and this trend likely extends to midwifery students as well (McCowan et al 2022). Moreover, it is important to consider the potential under-reporting of autistic individuals in the health care field, as they may possess strengths that make them well-suited for such professions (McCowan et al 2021).

Sustainable Development Goals4 Quality education
Middlesex University ThemeHealth & Wellbeing
PublisherMidwives Information and Resource Service
JournalMIDIRS Midwifery Digest
ISSN0961-5555
Electronic2631-8814
Publication dates
Print31 Dec 2023
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Accepted01 Dec 2023
Deposited02 Oct 2023
Output statusPublished
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Edwards E. MIDIRS Midwifery Digest, vol 33, no 4, December 2023, pp 302-303. Original article. © MIDIRS 2023.
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