Neurodiversity Affirming Practice in Mental Health
About
An introduction to neurodiversity affirming practice for mental health professionals, delivered by a multiply neurodivergent occupational therapist.We will cover:
- Core principles of neurodiversity affirming practice
- Overlaps of neurodiversity affirming practice with recovery-oriented and trauma informed care principles
- Useful definitions
- Medical and social models of disability
- Co-occurring conditions
- Sensory processing
- Communication and the double empathy problem
- Lived experience feedback
- Support and accommodations, including universal design
- Action steps and changes to practice
I will use as many practical examples as possible aiming for you to take things back to your workplace to start creating change.
About me:
I'm a multiply neurodivergent and chronically ill occupational therapist who is passionate about people living full and meaningful lives. See www.chronicresilienceot.com for more about what I do.
Location
Griffith Neighbourhood Hall
53 Stuart Street, Griffith ACT 2603
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Neurodiversity Affirming Practice in Mental Health
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