In this video, we'll explore how to celebrate neurological differences as essential aspects of human diversity and how to support and value neurodiverse interactions.

Learn about:
• the so called "double empathy problem",
• the limitations of traditional social skills interventions
• what is multimodal and "total" communication, as well as communication strategies
• what neurodivergent young people and their parents have told us ...and more.

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.

00:00 Intro & meaning of the term neurodiversity
01:10 Neurodiverse affirmative practice
02:08 Research
03:07 Double empathy problem
03:44 Reframing goals in neurodiverse-affirmative practice
04:39 Respecting multi-modal communication and interaction differences
05:52 Total communication
06:33 Body language
07:42 Tone of voice/ the way we talk
08:37 Styles of language development: analytical and "Gestalt" language
9:34 Communication partner supports
11:14 Feedback & strategies from neurodivergent young people
12:00 Feedback from parents to support interaction
12:35 Sources and outro

Sources used & references:
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/...