Systems Let Autistic People Down, But They Don't Have To. Here's How To Change It
About this episode
Dr. Mel Houser discusses reimagining healthcare for neurodivergent individuals and how to challenge systemic barriers.
When Dr. Mel Houser started medical school, they never imagined that they would later find themselves reimagining healthcare for neurodivergent people. But their work has been remarkable - and offers all of us a template for challenging systems that create barriers to health, belonging, and participation. This episode explores four key ideas: healthcare is more than medical care; solutions should come from those closest to the problem; universal design creates multiple paths to participation; and safety is the foundation for meaningful participation. Dr. Mel Houser is a family physician and the founder and executive director of All Brains Belong Vermont.
People in this episode
Host: Meg Ferrell
Guest: Dr. Mel Houser
Topics covered
- healthcare
- neurodivergent
- systemic barriers
- universal design
- participation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: All Brains Belong Vermont
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