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This is an empowering, free professional development on integrating Neurodiversity-Affirming principles into assessment and therapy, with prominent clinical psychologist, advocate and trainer, Monique Mitchelson.
This webinar is ideal for psychologists and other clinicians looking to upskill or strengthen their Neurodiversity-Affirming practice.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Webinar Summary
Neurodiversity-Affirming practice is an approach that recognises and celebrates the natural variations in human neurocognitive functioning, and where difference is seen as normal, not disordered. For psychologists and other mental health clinicians, adopting this practice means providing therapeutic support that embraces the unique strengths of neurodivergent people and acknowledges the inherent challenges that arise from being different.
This webinar will focus on supporting clinicians to integrate Neurodiversity-Affirming principles into clinical practice with Autistic and ADHD adult clients. We will explore the importance of being aware of neurodivergence, and how screening for and identifying neurodivergence through a strengths-based lens can be transformational for our clients.
In addition to helping clinicians understand how to identify neurodivergence in adults and know when to refer on for specialist assessment, there will be a focus on understanding the role and appropriate use of screening and assessment tools, such as:
Monique Mitchelson is a clinical psychologist committed to Neurodiversity-Affirming therapy, a transformative approach that celebrates the unique neurotypes of Neurodivergent individuals.
Monique is co-director of Divergent Futures Training and co-host of The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast, a popular Australian podcast with over 1.5 million downloads showcasing Neurodivergent women from all walks of life as well as providing education on Neurodiversity and combining lived experience with clinical expertise.
As an advocate and sought-after speaker, Monique is a regular presenter and has consulted on the National Autism Strategy with lived experience, as well as being a clinical member of the Diagnosis, Supports and Services working group.
Monique is co-author of the therapy book, The Neurodivergence Skills Workbook for Autism and ADHD.
NovoPsych’s mission is to help mental health services use psychometric science to improve client outcomes.
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