ENCORE PODCAST!!! Autism | Dennis Doherty & Kristin Coffey

**We dedicate this encore Small talk Podcast podcast to the late Dr. Dennis Doherty and his family. As we close out Autism Awareness Month 2023, we bring you an encore conversation that was both informative and inspiring. Guest were two experts in the field of autism care - the late Dr. Dennis Doherty, a renowned nurse educator who had a son diagnosed with autism and who worked diligently to help educate staff on understanding the needs of patients with autism, and Kristen Coffey, a child life specialist in the Autism Center at Boston Children's. Listen as the share insights on how best to support patients with autism and their families, drawing from their vast experience and knowledge. An interprofessional podcast hosted by Boston Children's Hospital Nurses. Episode 2 | Autism | Guests: Dennis Doherty and Kristin Coffey | Hosts: Denise Downey, Teresa Shannon, & Kate Donovan Join us for an in-depth conversation about understanding the needs of a patient with autism and how best to support them as well as their families. In this Encore podcast we are joined by guest speakers the late Dr. Dennis Doherty and Kristin Coffee who shared insights, personal stories, and tools on how best to care for a patient with autism. Small Talk is sponsored by The Innovation Digital Health Accelerator at Boston Children's Hospital with support from the Emergency Department and Inpatient Medicine.