Dr. Mary Doherty is an anesthesiologist from Ireland who was diagnosed with autism and ADHD—and she's using her voice to change how the world sees neurodivergent individuals. In this powerful interview, Dr. Doherty shares her personal journey, challenges the outdated disease-based view of autism, and advocates for a neurodiversity-affirming approach in medicine and beyond. We talk about the unique strengths autistic people bring to healthcare, how shame should never be used to shape behavior, and her work with autistic doctors around the world. Dr. Doherty also introduces the Autistic SPACE framework, a tool she co-authored in the British Medical Journal to help healthcare professionals better support autistic patients. Whether you're a parent, educator, healthcare provider, or neurodivergent yourself, this episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in inclusion, empathy, and celebrating difference. Topics Covered: Autism and ADHD in physicians Neurodiversity vs. medical model Autistic SPACE healthcare framework Supporting neurodivergent children Breaking shame-based approaches Celebrating autistic identity Read more about Autistic SPACE: https://assets.practice365.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/582/2023/10/Autistic-SPACE-a-novel-framework-for-meeting.pdf Subscribe for more conversations on autism, mental health, and neurodiversity!