Psychiatrist Bernadette Grosjean, M.D., discovered she was autistic after diagnosing a misdiagnosed patient. This revelation transformed her understanding of autism, helping her recognize undiagnosed autistic patients and colleagues. A study in the British Journal of Psychiatry Open found autistic psychiatrists are better at identifying autism, but many fear disclosing their diagnosis due to stigma. Mary Doherty, M.D., founded Autistic Doctors International (ADI) to support autistic physicians. The “double empathy problem” highlights that autistic people struggle with non-autistic communication, not empathy. Recognizing autism empowers doctors like Stacy Greeter, M.D., to provide better care and inspire neurodivergent patients.