Understanding neurodiversity
A 3-hour online workshop for Talking Therapists,
Complimentary Therapists, Body workers, & Health Professionals.
Did you know that 1 in 7 of us are neurodivergent? What does this mean and how might it show up in our clinical work? There are some key factors, and ways that people present that can be mistaken, missed, or misdiagnosed. As practitioners it is essential that we can recognise and understand these and how they might influence our practice. This 3-hour online workshop is designed to unpack some of that in a safe, open, and inclusive way, so you can be more confident and inclusive with your patients / clients.
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Proposed dates:
Monday 17th of March: 6.00pm - 9.00pm ONLINE OR Saturday 22nd of March: 9.30am - 12.30pm ONLINE Cost: £75 |
Lucy Wells Consultant OT delivering a workshop on Neurodiversity Awareness Training
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Workshop details:
An introduction to neurodiversity and how to recognise, understand, and work inclusively with neurodivergent clients. The aim is to provide essential insights and practical strategies for creating an inclusive practice.
Objectives:
Online, via Zoom, this workshop will be interactive and engaging; the workshop will include presentations, case studies, and group discussions. A recording will be available to purchase if you cannot attend live.
Conclusion:
This workshop is an investment in your professional development, ensuring you are equipped to recognise and support neurodivergent clients effectively. Embracing neurodiversity will create an environment that celebrates differences and maximises the potential of all clients / patients.
An introduction to neurodiversity and how to recognise, understand, and work inclusively with 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 your 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?
Online, via Zoom, this workshop will be interactive and engaging; the workshop will include presentations, case studies, and group discussions. A recording will be available to purchase if you cannot attend live.
Conclusion:
This workshop is an investment in your professional development, ensuring you are equipped to recognise and support neurodivergent clients effectively. Embracing neurodiversity will create an environment that celebrates differences and maximises the potential of all clients / patients.
Please contact us if you want to book a bespoke workshop for you and your colleagues.
We are able to offer tailored sessions both online and in person.
We are able to offer tailored sessions both online and in person.