Lessons in patient-centered care and perioperative practices for children with neurodivergent conditions

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• Neurodiversity reframes cognitive differences as natural human variation rather than medical disability, affecting 15-20% of the population.
• Common neurodivergent conditions include ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and Tourette Syndrome.
• Patient-centered perioperative care must accommodate diverse sensory processing and communication needs in neurodivergent children.
• Preoperative preparation should include individualized behavioral support strategies tailored to each child's neurodivergent profile.
• Surgical teams need training in neurodiversity-affirming practices to reduce perioperative anxiety and improve outcomes.

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