Live Webinar: Introduction into Neurodiversity-affirming Occupational Therapy Practice
When: December 13th at 6pm to 8pm
COST: Non-Members $15 & NDOTA Members Free
Synopsis: Neurodiversity-affirming practice (NAP) is a moral imperative for occupational therapy practice. Occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) supporting neurodivergent individuals should be aware of and know how to apply NAP concepts. This presentation will provide a brief overview of NAP and how to apply NAP concepts within assessment and treatment when supporting neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan. Occupational therapy, coupled with occupation-based frameworks and tenets of the reformed social model of disability, can maximize the health, well-being, and quality-of-life of neurodivergent individuals on their terms.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
Identity neurodiversity-affirming and non-neurodiversity affirming practices within occupational therapy.
Consider how to prioritize occupation-based frameworks and the reformed social model of disability within practice
Reflect on their current practices when supporting neurodivergent individuals.
Speakers
Elizabeth Duffy, MS-OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Co-Founder/Co-Owner
Roots and Wings Therapeutic Services LLC
website: www.rootsandwingsmn.com
Dr. Bryden Carlson-Giving, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy Practitioner
Minnetonka Public Schools
Creator of Neurodivergent Nexus
Pronouns: he/his/him
IFL: Disabled, ADHDer