Neurodiversity-Affirming Approaches

Skim the resources below:

https://neurodivergentinsights.com/rise-in-autism-diagnoses/

Module 1 Chapter 2: What is Evidence-Based Practice?

EBPs

https://neurodivergentinsights.com/neurodivergent-affirming-practices/

• Answer the prompt below in 200 words or less.
• Audience: Other social workers or co-workers at work or internship. If you are not doing either right now, imagine you are.

Prompt

Your co-worker knows you are taking this class and asks you to share something you learned about helping neurodivergent clients. Choose one of the following concepts to explain (based on resources):

• Communication First
• Trauma Focus
• Limitations of Behaviorism/Applied Behavior Analysis
• Autism acceptance (vs awareness or appreciation)