WAEDOCS Neurodiversity Affirming Eating Disorder Care for Dietitians Workshop
About
Feeding difficulties and eating disorders (ED) are more prevalent among neurodivergent people* but current ED treatment modalities tend to be less effective for this population group than for neurotypical persons. To improve treatment experiences and outcomes for neurodivergent people, there is a need for clinicians to develop their understanding of neurodivergence, how it influences the ED experience, and how to adapt treatments and services in a way that is aligned principles of neurodiversity affirming care.
Learning objectives of this workshop will include:
- Define neurodiversity affirming care and describe what that it looks like in practice
- Understand unique factors (e.g., sensory processing, minority stress, executive functioning) that may contribute to body image-related distress and eating disorders for the neurodivergent population
- Recognise the limitations in current theory and practice for assessing and treating body image-related distress and eating disorders among neurodivergent individuals
- Outline practice points for consideration in dietetics sessions and meal support through case studies
- Identify additional self-learning opportunities
* While neurodivergence does not “just” mean austism and ADHD, this workshop will mainly focus on supporting autistic persons and ADHDers.
Education provided at this skill building workshop is suitable for dietitians across all care settings. It is assumed dietitians attending this training already possess the qualifications, knowledge, training, and professional development profile to meet minimum standards in line with the ANZAED dietetic practice standards. Through the day attendees will be provided with didactic, interactive and experiential practise opportunities.
By attending this workshop it is implied that attendees understand the foundations of evidence based dietetic management for eating disorders
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO NOTE PRIOR TO REGISTERING
To ensure information presented in this workshop remains corrent and to minimise unauthorised distribution of material, the sessions are presented live and will not be recorded.
A minimum number of dietitians need to register for this workshop for it to go ahead. You will be notified 2 weeks prior to the workshop to confirm if the workshop is going ahead. If the minimum number is not met, you will be refunded the cost of the workshop (i.e.$165.00) only.
You will be receiving information about the workshop directly after booking and 1 week prior to the workshop. Please ensure that the email address you use to register for this workshop is current and is checked regularly.
DATE & TIME
Tuesday 8th October 2024
08:00AM – 05:00PM (Perth) – virtual room open from 07:45AM
10:00AM – 07:00PM (Brisbane) – virtual room open from 09.45AM
10:30AM – 07:30PM (Adelaide, Darwin) – virtual room open from 10.15AM
11:00AM – 08:00PM (Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart) – virtual room open from 10:45AM
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