Talk Description
Overview
With disability advocates, current research and practice guidelines for neurodivergent people indicating that using a neurodiversity-affirming approach is morally imperative, more opportunities for all members of the community are needed to support the success and quality of life for neurodivergent children at home, therapy clinics, educational settings and the wider community across the lifespan. Claire Britton will provide a presentation to teach the basics of utilising this framework in a practical manner that gives the attendees practical tools and strategies to implement and trial as soon as possible.
Objectives
- Develop an understanding of Neurodiversity-affirming practice by learning the key principles
- Exploring how neuronormative expectations, environments and occupations disable neurodivergent people
- Learn about the Dr Damian Milton’s Double Empathy Problem and how this informs our support for social skills with neurodivergent children
- Identify the values and qualities of Neurodiversity-affirming parents/caregivers, educators, family members, therapists and community members
- Share her clinical and lived experiences throughout her childhood and how Neuroinclusion is based on what she wished she had experienced as a neurodivergent child
- Provide reputable resources of this approach including journal articles and supports that are created by neurodivergent children for neurodivergent children