Neurodiversity Affirming Approaches to Support for Neurodivergent People - Clinical & Lived Experience Perspectives

You’re across the terms ‘Neurodiversity’ ‘Neurodivergent’ and you know a bit about what Neurodiversity Affirming means. But it can be a whole other big step putting your great intentions into practice and feeling confident that your therapy supports, beliefs and practices are aligned with the Neurodiversity Affirming movement. This webinar is for families, carers and professionals who support Neurodivergent people. 

Learning Outcomes 

In this 1.5-hour webinar, you’ll start to reflect, learn, un-learn and make plans for change, on these topics and more:

• Brief history and outline of the Neurodiversity Movement
• Basic principles of Neurodiversity Affirming Practice
• Important terminology and changes in language
• Ableism and internalised ableism in supporting neurodivergent people
• Overview of Neurodiversity Affirming approach to social supports (and what's 'out' for social skills)
• Overview of behaviourism, ABA and affirming approaches for supporting behaviour
• Reflect on your learning: Apply new ideas, changes, & plans to shift practices

Adina Levy

Adina is an AuDHDer (Autistic + ADHD), Speech Therapist, Professional Educator, Podcaster and speaker. She brings together her life’s stories & experiences with her clinical experiences, and the lived experiences and perspectives of other neurodivergent people to inform everything that she teaches and shares. She's a passionate advocate for Neurodiversity Affirming Practice and is dedicated to teaching and sharing these ideas with people in all walks of life. Adina believes in, and lives a life where neurodivergent folks can thrive and be accepted, supported and connected.

Presenter Disclosure:

• Financial: Adina is the owner of Play. Learn. Chat and receives payment for her work.
• Nonfinancial: Adina has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.