THEME: Neurodiversity-Affirming Services: What's the Difference?
Wendy McGuire, MSW, RSW, PhD, will facilitate this discussion. As neurodivergent individuals, it's easy to recount the multitude of negative experiences we've had with public systems. But what neurodiversity-affirming experiences have you had - in the educational system, healthcare system, a job interview, the workplace, with government service workers, food service workers, in the transit system, legal system, etc? What makes a public service ND-affirming? As therapists, it can be hard to define what makes our services different. By sharing and comparing, we can build our vocabulary to better explain what we do and to advocate for a more neurodiversity-affirming world.

THEME: From Burnout to Balance: A Neurodiversity-Informed Framework for Therapists Guiding Clients
Are you curious about how autistic burnout compares to other forms of burnout? How does it differ from depression, professional burnout, or burnout experienced by other neurodivergent individuals? What does current research suggest about effectively addressing these issues? And how can we, as therapists, support our clients through their journey from burnout to balance? In this webinar, we will explore these critical questions and provide a comprehensive framework tailored for neurodiversity-affirming therapists. You’ll gain insights into the nuances of neurodivergent burnout and discover practical strategies for helping your clients navigate their path to equilibrium. Join us to deepen your understanding and enhance your practice with actionable approaches to support your clients effectively.

This is a Canadian community of therapists and affiliated social and healthcare providers (including Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, students, etc) who serve the neurodiverse population or want to learn about neurodiversity in order to better serve their neurodivergent clients.