Supporting Autistic Patients with Bowel & Bladder Conditions
Thank you for recently attending our recent webinar "Supporting Autistic Patients with Bowel & Bladder Conditions" with Iris Warchall, PT, DPT. In this webinar, topics that all pelvic health PTs should consider to provide comprehensive and affirming support when working with autistic children and adults were discussed such as common motor, sensory, and neurodevelopmental factors that may affect the clinical presentation of an autistic patient being seen for bowel or bladder dysfunction in physical therapy, and best practices for supporting effective communication with autistic patients of all ages.
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About the Presenter
Iris Warchall, PT, DPT
Dr. Iris Warchall(she/they) is an autistic self-advocate, parent to an autistic child, and physical therapist specializing in supporting individuals with a variety of the health conditions more prevalent among autistic
people, including hypermobility spectrum conditions, pelvic health concerns, chronic pain, dizziness and vestibular dysfunction, and movement disorders. In addition to their clinical practice, Iris provides training on neurodiversity-affirming practice to physical therapists and other professionals. She is passionate about working to improve support for autistic individuals throughout the lifespan.
