An end to ableism: Adopting neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based approaches for pediatric autistic clients (June 18, 2024)

$375.00
Title
An end to ableism: Adopting neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based approaches for pediatric autistic clients (June 18, 2024)
Description

Presented by: Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA

Many occupational therapy scholars call for our profession to embrace the social model of disability in their practice (Harrison et al., 2021), including the central principle that people have the right to control their own lives and rehabilitation (Holler et al., 2021). In accordance with this model, traditional autistic traits would not be seen as "deficits", but rather as natural human variation that society fails to support (Chen & Patten, 2021). Ableism measures the abilities of a disabled individual against a non-disabled standard, such as pursuing a "neurotypical" developmental progression, having specific expectations for "normal" body movements, and addressing attention and engagement in a manner that does not align with an autistic child's neurology. Qualitative and quantitative data from studies of autistic perspectives and experiences highlight negative effects from ableism in therapy, including mental health stressors and decreased quality of life.

This webinar will provide research-informed alternatives to ableism in pediatric occupational therapy practice with autistic children. Five examples will be provided of unique autistic neurobiology that occupational therapists should honour and apply to assessment and intervention when working with an autistic population. The definition and application of neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based practice as well as a roadmap to embrace this paradigm will be provided. Furthermore, practical approaches will be taught for evaluating autistic strengths and challenges, developing neurodiversity-affirming goals and accommodations, and creating strengths-based goals. 

After taking part in this webinar, participants will be able to: 

  1. Identify two ableist occupational therapy goals from two neurodiversity-affirming occupational therapy goals and explain the rational for their classification.
  2. Reframe a child’s “deficit” as a strength and write a simple goal to use this identified strength to support the child’s occupational participation.

Level 
Beginner (0-2 years of experience in this specific practice area)

Presenters
Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Individual or group option
Group
Client age
Young children (0-4 yrs)
Children (5-12 yrs)
Adolescents (13-19 yrs)
Area of practice
Autism and neurodiversity
Pediatrics
Approximate length
1 hour
Language
English
Important information
This purchase provides GROUP access to this On-Demand Practice Evidence Webinar for a period of one year or until the expiry date (listed below). Access to the recording, the handout and a certificate is provided by email immediately following purchase and on My Account. No cancellations/refunds will be provided once the purchase is completed. Please visit the Webinars FAQ for technical requirements and additional information: https://caot.ca/site/prof-dev/pd/faqs?nav=sidebar&banner=3
Expiry date
09/30/2027

Product Price

Member Price
$250.00
Price
$375.00