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Health Professionals

I support allied health professionals, businesses, speech pathologists, OTs, paediatricians, psychologists, doctors, and nurses

  • What counts as “affirming” versus “non-affirming” practice

  • Neurodiversity affirming practice in healthcare institutions

  • Group or individual supervision or consultancy

  • What do you need to know about neurodiversity affirming practice?

  • True understanding of Autism and ADHD (not just through the DSM)

  • What is the evidence base?

What I can help you with

 Allied Health Professional Seminars and
Supervision

Cath Fernando - Neurodivergent Speech Pathologist
  • Understand Autism and ADHD from a lived experience perspective

  • Busting myths, reducing stigmas and stereotypes about Autism/ADHD  

  • Understand the dangers of masking

  • Why 'social skills' groups can do more harm than good

  • How to facilitate an authentic rapport with your neurodivergent clients

  • How to support your clients to build a positive self identity

  • Understand Autistic and ADHD communication styles - why they are different to neurotypical styles and how to get along with others

  • The double empathy theory and how to form real friendships     

  • How to advocate for your client, and teach them to self-advocate. 

Neurodiversity Training

Domain Health 

This was the best professional development we have done all year.

 

She was so funny and engaging and was able to explain everything so clearly. 

Amazing speaker, she had me fully engaged and listening for the whole 2 hours which is so impressive. 

Participant feedback - Professional development seminar

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