| Description |
1 online resource (203 pages) |
| Contents |
Part 1: In Theory -- What Is Neurodiversity? -- What Does It Mean to Be Neurodiversity Affirming? -- Why Are Changes in Therapeutic Practice Needed? -- What Are the Principles of Neurodiversity Affirming Practice? -- Which Therapy Approaches Are Considered Neurodiversity Affirming? -- Part 2: In Principle -- The Therapeutic Relationship -- Goal-Setting -- Sensory Differences and Regulation -- Reframing Behavior -- Masking -- Intersectionality -- Supporting and Educating Parents -- Self-Advocacy -- Part 3: In Practice -- What Do Neurodivergent Children Want from Therapy? -- Emotional Identification, Expression, and Regulation -- Social Skills -- Self-Care and Independence -- Speech and Language -- Play -- A Final Reflection |
| Summary |
"In this honest and practical guide, autistic therapist Raelene Dundon explores and demystifies how neurodiversity affirming principles can be easily applied to therapeutic practice.Covering essential considerations for working with neurodivergent clients such as presuming competence, promoting autonomy and respecting communication styles, and providing advice on the best affirming approaches in therapy including how to accommodate sensory needs and encourage self-advocacy, Raelene provides easy-to-implement ways to make your practice inclusive and empowering for neurodivergent children and young people.The deficit model is out. It's time to become neurodiversity affirming." -From publisher |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record |
| Subject |
Behavior disorders in children -- Treatment
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Behavior disorders in adolescence -- Treatment
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Neurodiversity.
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Neurobehavioral disorders -- Treatment
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Autism Spectrum Disorder -- therapy
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Neurodevelopmental Disorders -- therapy
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Psychotherapy -- methods
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Counseling -- methods
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Behavior disorders in children -- Treatment
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Neurodiversity
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1839975865 |
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9781839975868 |
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