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Supporting Autistic Patients with Bowel & Bladder Conditions

In this webinar, Iris Warchall, PT, DPT, presents topics that all pelvic health PTs should consider to provide comprehensive and affirming support when working with autistic children and adults 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. 

This webinar event originally aired on March 20, 2024.

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  • 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.

Speaker

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 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.

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