Traditional tertiary teaching models shortchanging neurodivergent students in health care studies

MedicalXpress | juin 12, 2026

Recent Deakin research into the experiences of neurodivergent students studying for future health care careers showed many experience stigma, inadequate help in classroom and clinical settings, and hard-to-navigate support systems. The study, led by Associate Professor Laura Gray from the Damion Drapac Center for Equity in Health Professions Education, surveyed 183 graduate students from universities across Australia studying a variety of health courses, including occupational therapy, nursing and medicine.