School Nurses as Equity Leaders: Addressing Autism and Social Drivers of Health in Schools
We are honored to present at NASN 2026 on Monday, June 29, 2026, from 1:00–2:15 PM . Our topic reflects both our professional roles and daily lived experience as school nurses working with a large group of students on the Autism Spectrum . This work has shaped how we understand equity—not as a theory, but as a responsibility: one student, one family, and one barrier at a time.
Because of the continued rise in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), school nurses are increasingly called upon to address not only clinical needs, but also the social ...