In this video series, we explore how to support and value differences in neurodiverse interaction. In this video, we delve into the topic of perspective taking, discussing its importance, challenges, and practical strategies for fostering better understanding among neurodiverse individuals. Learn how to support young people in navigating social misunderstandings and enhancing their interpersonal skills.
In this video series, we explore how to support and value differences in neurodiverse interaction. In this video, we delve into the topic of perspective taking, discussing its importance, challenges, and practical strategies for fostering better understanding among neurodiverse individuals. Learn how to support young people in navigating social misunderstandings and enhancing their interpersonal skills.
Learn about:
• Importance of Perspective Taking: Understanding oneself and others to improve friendships and relationships
• Educational Strategies: Teaching neurodivergent individuals about different communication styles and potential misunderstandings.
• Communication Repair: Supporting young people in learning strategies for repairing communication breakdowns, such as asking for clarification.
• Effective Approaches and Timing: The importance of discussing perspectives when the young person is calm and regulated, and validating their feelings.
• Practical Activities: Using movies, TV shows, photo albums, and discussions about social issues to practice perspective taking and explore different viewpoints.
Join us to learn strategies and insights that will help you better support the neurodivergent individuals in your life. Together, we can create inclusive environments where everyone can thrive.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro & overview
01:05 Double empathy problem revisited
01:55 How can we support perspective-taking?
04:30 Practice ideas
05:54 Question that can support perspective-taking
06:56 Final thoughts & outro
Some of the sources used & references:
Research: Milton, D., Gurbuz, E., & López, B. (2022). The ‘double empathy problem’: Ten years on. Autism, 26(8), 1901-1903.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361322112...
https://www.autisticslt.com/
https://www.divergentperspectives.co.uk/
https://therapistndc.org/
Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism/ Book by Barry M. Prizant and Tom Fields-Meyer
https://g.co/kgs/3W5RzGJ https://uniquelyhuman.com/
Judy Singer/ Judy Singer’s Blog:
https://neurodiversity2.blogspot.com/...
