Neurodivergence Training

Course Aims:

To develop participants' understanding of neurodivergence and its impact on individuals' experiences, communication, and support needs. The course aims to promote inclusive, person-centred practice, enabling participants to support neurodivergent individuals with dignity, autonomy, and respect.

Course Outcomes:

• Understand what neurodivergence means and recognise the range of neurodivergent conditions
• Appreciate the social model of disability and the importance of neurodiversity-affirming language and attitudes.
• Explore how neurodivergence can affect communication, sensory processing, executive functioning, and emotional regulation.
• Understand the barriers neurodivergent people may face in social care settings and wider society.
• Use tools such as visual supports, structured routines, and co-regulation techniques to enhance engagement and reduce distress.

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