Betsy Johnson

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About Betsy Johnson

Speaker and Trainer: A regular and sought-after speaker to corporations and organizations aiming to more effectively support their neurodivergent employees. I believe deeply that hiring and championing neurodivergent talent is not just the right thing to do, but it also gives companies a real edge. My advocacy goes beyond policy. I invite audiences to rethink inclusion, drawing on both expertise and lived experience. Autism Educator and Advocate: As an educator at UMass Chan Medical School (Operation House Call) and a participant on the Tufts Dental Clinic CareQuest Advisory Panel, I teach future medical and dental professionals how to create inclusive healthcare experiences for autistic and neurodivergent patients. My approach blends evidence-based strategies with radical empathy, making the case for healthcare that honors each person's humanity. Coach: I work with autistic (and self-diagnosed neurodivergent) adults and their personal and professional networks, supporting executive functioning, independent living, self-advocacy, and social pragmatics. My coaching is rooted in self-determination and respect, helping people meet their life, career, and educational goals on their own terms. Writer and Poet: I create content at the intersection of healthcare and autism, offering practical guidance for more inclusive care. My writing, including poetry recently read on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, challenges assumptions and sparks dialogue about disability, normalcy, and what it means to be human. I see words as both a tool for advocacy and a force for change, inviting readers to imagine a world built on understanding and genuine belonging.