Understanding neurodiversity
within the supervision context
A 3 hour online workshop for Members of the Mentoring and Supervision Network, Nov 16th 2024
Lucy Wells Consultant OT delivering a workshop on Neurodiversity Awareness Training
Did you know that 1 in 7 of us are Neurodivergent? But what does this mean and how might it show up in our supervision practices? There are some key factors, and ways that people present that can often be mistaken or missed, or mis-diagnosed, and as Practitioners and Supervisors it is essential that we are able to recognise and understand these and how that might influence our practice. This 3 hour online workshop is designed to help unpack some of that in a safe, open and inclusive way, so you can be more confident and inclusive with your supervisees and own patients / clients.
Workshop:
An introduction to neurodiversity and how to support supervisors to recognise, understand, and work inclusively with neurodivergent practitioners or their neurodivergent clients. The aim is to provide essential insights and practical strategies for creating an inclusive practice.
Objectives:
Workshop Format:
Online, via Zoom, this workshop will be interactive and engaging; the workshop will include presentations, case studies, and group discussions.
Conclusion:
This workshop is an investment in MSN Members’ professional development, ensuring you are equipped to recognise and support supervisees and neurodivergent clients effectively. Embracing neurodiversity will create an environment that celebrates differences and maximises the potential of all clients / patients.
Cost: £75 MSN Members
£95 Non Members
Date: Saturday November 16th, 9.30am -12.30pm 2024
To Book your place please click here The workshop requires 6 participants to go ahead.
An introduction to neurodiversity and how to support supervisors to recognise, understand, and work inclusively with neurodivergent practitioners or their neurodivergent clients. The aim is to provide essential insights and practical strategies for creating an inclusive practice.
Objectives:
- To understand neurodivergence:
An overview of common neurodevelopmental conditions; including Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, & Dyspraxia. - To learn to recognise neurodivergent traits:
Identifying key characteristics, difficulties, and strengths associated with neurodivergence. - To encourage inclusive practice: by learning about common difficulties experienced within the clinic setting; how to recognise and adjust your practice to emphasise the importance of fostering acceptance; strategies for modifying the environment; and examples of reasonable adjustments for neurodivergent clients.
- What’s the difference between Autism, Aspergers, and ADHD?
- What do medications do? Does what I offer help?
- Where does trauma fit with neurodiversity? Are they the same thing? Or is it completely different?
- Should I ask if I think someone is neurodivergent?
- Is a diagnosis useful or not? How does that inform how I practice with someone?
- How can I work with someone with ADHD who is very chaotic? – Will it ever change?
- Isn’t everyone ADHD these days – is it just a fad?
Workshop Format:
Online, via Zoom, this workshop will be interactive and engaging; the workshop will include presentations, case studies, and group discussions.
Conclusion:
This workshop is an investment in MSN Members’ professional development, ensuring you are equipped to recognise and support supervisees and neurodivergent clients effectively. Embracing neurodiversity will create an environment that celebrates differences and maximises the potential of all clients / patients.
Cost: £75 MSN Members
£95 Non Members
Date: Saturday November 16th, 9.30am -12.30pm 2024
To Book your place please click here The workshop requires 6 participants to go ahead.