SPEAKER: Megan Hufton

TITLE: Accessible Healthcare: Addressing Healthcare Barriers for Individuals with Autism and Other Sensory Needs

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Identify common barriers Autistic patients may experience when accessing healthcare services.
  2. Describe how differences in communication, sensory processing, and predictability may influence an Autistic patient’s healthcare experience.
  3. Apply practical strategies to improve communication, accessibility, and patient comfort during healthcare encounters.
  4. Utilize individualized supports and accommodations to reduce barriers and promote successful healthcare experiences for Autistic patients.
  5. Develop strategies for partnering with Autistic patients, families, and caregivers to identify individual needs and support more accessible, patient-centered care.
Session date: 
10/29/2026 - 7:30am to 8:30am CDT
Location: 
Virtual via Zoom
United States
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  • 1.00 MOC: ABP Lifelong Learning Points (Part II)
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
    • 1.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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Presenter(s): 
Megan Hufton