Yvette Anderson graduated from Charles Sturt University in 2005 and has progressed her pharmacist career with experience in community pharmacy, private hospital, aged care, consultancy, and public hospital practice. Yvette has qualifications in Mental Health First Aid, Asthma Management from Asthma Foundation of Victoria, Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy, and is currently undertaking Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies with plans to move onto Masters of Autism in 2022.  Yvette’s specialist area of interest is neurodevelopmental conditions and in 2020 launched The Spectrum Pharmacist. The Spectrum Pharmacist utilises Yvette’s professional knowledge and experience combined with her personal experiences as a mum to two boys on the spectrum to provide information, education, personal tips and experiences to help you individuals and families on their spectrum journey. Episode 18 Neurodiversity | Navigating a diagnosis Yvette shares her personal experiences with helping people with neurodiversity and some tips on how to navigate a diagnosis to get the best outcomes for your loved ones. 5 Indispensable Tips Reach out to informed health professionals for accurate, up to date evidence-based advice. Be open and honest with them so they can provide optimal support and advice.  Form a plan with your support team that aligns to goals you want to focus on. Ensure that everyone is aligned to that plan and that it is regularly monitored and tweaked. Be mindfiul that you may need to try and sometimes re-try practices to find the best fit.  You are not alone, there are many fabulous support groups available, find your local group or look online. Again be careful of advice given As a parent you are the best advocate for your child / loved one and you will know when something doesn’t feel right. Make sure you speak up so that your team are well informed of everyday reality and can appropriately support you If medication is recommended talk to your local pharmacist as they are the medication experts or contact The Spectrum Pharmacist. Links Neurodiverse Squad booking: https://pharmonline.coviu.com/app/book/appointment Contact Yvette AndersonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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