There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

This one-day course aims to help Health & Social Care Practitioners develop a foundation of knowledge and communication skills, in order to provide more effective support for neurodivergent peopleWhat does course cover?Common misconceptions about neurodiversityImplicit and explicit attitudes towards neurodivergent people in professional practiceSome of the common difficulties & strengths that neurodivergent people may encounterStrength-based approach in support of neurodivergent peoplePractical strategies for supporting neurodivergent people in clinical practice.By the end of this course you will:Explain the concept of neurodiversityRecognise how your attitudes towards neurodivergent people may affect your behaviours in professional practiceIdentify some of the common difficulties and strengths that neurodivergent people might encounterDiscuss the importance of integrating a strength-based approach in support of neurodivergent peopleDemonstrate how to use strength-based language in professional practice while supporting neurodivergent people

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Explain the concept of neurodiversity

LO2: Recognise how your attitudes towards neurodivergent people may affect your behaviours in professional practice

LO3: Identify some of the more common difficulties and strengths that neurodivergent people may encounter.

LO4: Discuss the importance of integrating a strength-based approach in support of neurodivergent people

LO5: Demonstrate how to use strength-based language in professional practice while supporting neurodivergent people