Neurodiversity Basics
Best Practice to Support Neurodivergents
This course is designed for allied healthcare workers who want to learn more about neurodiversity in a clear and in-depth manner.
In Chapter 1, we cover the origin of neurodiversity and give a few activities to help you reflect further. We also explain the struggles and stigmas of neurodiversity, with some ways to be respectful to this population. In this section we also have a downloadable article outlining disclosure in the workplace; the pros and cons.
In Chapter 2, we get into the problems of the medical model, as we cover how to read medical journals and papers with a critical mind. "Go Deeper" sections explore medicalization, history, indigenous needs, problems in research and we also critique the experts.
In Chapter 3, we help you see the benefit of a person-first approach as we unpack the social model of disability, ableism and outline a deeper understanding of challenges and issues the neurodiverse community faces. In the sections "Go Deeper" we provide strategies for therapists and for community works. At the end of this chapter we also offer "A Conclusive Summary" which summarizes the course and gives tips and tricks to best support a neurodivergent population.
Lesson Specifics...
Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
About this course
FREE PREVIEWWho are the contributors?
FREE PREVIEWNeurodivergence is human
Think Differently (Video)
Judy Singer and Neurodiversity
What is High-Functioning Autism? (Activity)
Your Thoughts on Neurodiversity (Activity)
Go Deeper: Deficits and Strengths
Simple Ways to Avoid Patronizing Speech
Go Deeper: Stigma & Ableism
Chapter 1 References
Barriers of the Medical Model
Go Deeper: Medicalized Bodies
Go Deeper: Indigenous Healthcare
How to Read Critically
Go Deeper: Problems in Research
Go Deeper: Critiquing the Experts
Chapter 2 References
A Social Model of Disability
People Centred Care Matters (Activity)
Go Deeper: See the Person
Mild vs Severe Disability? (Activity)
Go Deeper: Strategies for Psychologists, Counsellors & Psychotherapists
Go Deeper: Strategies for Community Workers
It's Time for Change: Autism & Healthcare
A Conclusive Summary
Before you go...
FYI
This is only a short course, so while we have tried to give ample resources and reading materials, it may not reach all your individual needs as a healthcare practitioner.
It will take a few hours for you to complete this course, depending on how much material you wish to engage with.
If you would like a more condensed version, a presentation at your company, to learn more about building a neurodiverse ecosystem or need support to set up a neurodiversity program at your company, please reach out to us via email: info@beyourbest.academy.