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Webinar Description
Whether you have read emerging research on the topic, stumbled across trending videos on Tik Tok, or learned from listening to your clients, chances are that you’ve heard the term neurodiversity. But what is that exactly? This training will explore the current shift from conventional perspectives on neurodevelopmental diagnoses to the neurodiverse-affirming approach which looks at brain differences as naturally occurring and worthy of inclusion and recognition.
We will primarily focus our discussion on the topic of autism, and we will discuss the research supporting this shift in how we view autism, the language we use, and how to work with and support autistic clients.
About the Presenter:
Learning Objectives:
- Define neurodiversity and discuss the neurodiversity movement/approach.
- Summarize the research supporting a neurodiversity perspective.
- Discuss strategies for applying a neurodiverse-affirming approach to working with autistic individuals.
Agenda:
8:00 – 8:15am Introduction and Learning Objectives
8:15 – 8:45am Discuss the history of various types of neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.) Focus on history of autism.
8:45 – 9:15am Provide overview of neurodiversity movement/approach. Discuss research on this approach.
9:15 – 9:30am Explore how to integrate an intersectional framework in understanding autistic experiences, as they are influenced by social/cultural/personal factors.
9:30 – 10:00am Examine the relationship between neurodivergence and trauma and discuss potential considerations when working with autistic clients.
10:00 – 10:30am Elaborate on neurodiverse-affirming language and strategies when working with autistic clients.
10:30 – 11:00am Review neurodiverse-affirming resources to utilize within clinical practice.
Accreditation - This Webinar Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level, and is beneficial for intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Additional information
- Refunds: Registrants who are unable to attend a Therapy Express seminar or live webinars may ask for, and will receive, a credit or refund (your choice). Refund requests will be processed within 3 business days. When an attendee knows in advance that they are unable to attend we ask that they inform Therapy Express ahead of time by emailing [email protected] or by calling or texting 607-249-4585 this allows us to free up the spot in the training in the event that a training is at or near capacity.
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- There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.