This talk is the first part of a series focussed on how to Cultivate a Neuro-affirming Psychotherapy Practice. The first part of the talk takes a look at how the DSM conceptualizes neurodivergence, and how its roots in the medical model shape this formulation. The second part of the talk explores the separate paradigm of Neurodiversity - defining what we mean by this term and understanding its origin story. These approaches filtered through the framework of the Universal declaration of Ethical Principles for Psychologists, to consider how well these paradigms match up with our ethical responsibilities as therapists.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to: