Dr. McCauley has dedicated her career to improving pets' quality of life. After graduating from Colorado State University, she spent six years in general practice before pioneering the field of Veterinary Rehabilitation. In 1998, she opened the first Veterinary Rehabilitation Clinic and created the first underwater treadmill for dogs. She has taught at the Canine Rehabilitation Institute for 14 years and is certified in Acupuncture, Chiropractic therapy, and Canine Sports Medicine.As an international lecturer and author, Dr. McCauley has earned several awards, including the 2011 Iams AARV Award and the 2015 AHVMA Holistic Practitioner Award. She also works as a locum at the Louisiana School of Veterinary Medicine.Dr. McCauley owns Red Tail Rehab, a mobile canine rehabilitation service in North Carolina, and founded Optimum Pet Vitality in 2020. This platform empowers professionals and pet owners worldwide to promote pets' optimal health.Topics covered in this episode: Dr. Lori McCauley's journey with neurodivergenceUnderstanding neurodivergence in animal care providersTypes and traits of neurodivergenceEmpathy and emotional challengesCoping mechanisms: masking, camouflaging, and mirroringStress, Health Impacts, and workplace strategiesLinks and Resources: Learn more about Dr. McCauley’s courses through her website, Optimum Pet VitalityFind Dr. McCauley on FacebookFind Dr. McCauley on InstagramFind Dr. McCauley on YouTubeOnline Testing for ADHDMental Health America HealthCentral PsychCentralClinical PartnersAttention Deficit Disorder AssociationNot diagnostic – talk to a Medical ProfessionalTests for Autism and NeurodivergenceEmbrace Autism Tests (AQ-10 (short Autism Quotient), AQ (Autism Quotient), Empathy Quotient, RAADS, Aspie Quiz, CAT-Q (Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire), Toronto Alexithymia Scale, Toronto Empathy Questionnaire)Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic Links and Resources:Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic websiteVisit our Facebook PageVisit our Instagram Page Thank you to our sponsors!Academy for the Advancement of Animal ChiropracticiPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHRThe Evidence Based ChiropractorHave an idea for the podcast? Please leave us a survey! 

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