Kirsty's story
Kirsty is autistic and is a successful nurse.
Hear Kirsty talk about how she managed to qualify as a nurse before being formally diagnosed as autistic. She then discusses the benefits of diagnosis, what is meant by 'masking' and how her team encourage an inclusive workforce.
Key points:
- To be truly inclusive, workplaces must allow us to be ourselves.
- Autistic healthcare professionals have many strengths to offer nursing.
- It's important to call out bullying and seek support.
- There are many neurodivergent members in our peer support network where you can share your experiences with others who understand.
