Neurodiversity: An Overview of its Origins and Place in Society
The workshop will cover an overview of the origins of neurodiversity, current diagnoses and the experiences that are associated with neurodiversity.
Description
Workshop Type: Intermediate | Workshop Level: Six | Catering: Refreshments provided
Overview
This workshop explores the origins, history, and current diagnoses that are associated with neurodiversity. We’ll examine how neurodiversity has been adopted as an identity and how it spans both the medical and social models of disability. We’ll also consider shifts in how neurodiverse people have encountered and engaged with mainstream society over time. The insights you gain will help you better recognise, support, and work effectively with neurodiverse individuals in both your personal and professional life.
Learning Intentions
• Explore the history and origins of neurodiversity and current diagnoses.
• Learn about experiences associated with neurodiversity, including how neurodiverse people encounter mainstream society.
Who Should Attend?
Everyone wanting to deepen their understanding of neurodiversity, including mental health professionals, educators, support workers, healthcare providers, managers, HR professionals, and anyone who wants to better understand and support neurodiverse people in private or professional settings.
Facilitator
Dr Annie Southern PhD HSc, MA, GradDipLT, Cert HE
Dr Annie Southern was educated at Oxford University and has a PhD in Health Science from the University of Canterbury. She is a researcher and writer and is well published, with her work spanning both journalism/publishing and mental health fields. Annie uses her lived experience of both neurodiversity and alternative states of reality as part of her work and is an Intentional Peer Support international trainer, Hearing Voices that are Distressing trainer and a professional member of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. View full profile here.
What Participants Have Said:
“The knowledge and lived experience of the presenter was the main strength. Also, the history and learning about the terminology was helpful.” - Counsellor
“The strength was having a facilitator who was knowledgeable, engaging, authentic, and open. I found the style of facilitating different, but that is what made it as good as it was. It was really, really good.” - Whanau Support Worker
Keeping It Real | Kia Pono te Tika
Terms and Conditions
By registering online, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
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MHERC may reschedule or cancel a workshop due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations. If this occurs, you may transfer to another date/workshop, receive a credit, or request a refund.
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Substitutions are free if you arrange a replacement participant.
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Cancellations more than 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee; alternatively, we can transfer you to another date/workshop at no charge.
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Cancellations within 10 working days (or non-attendance) are non-refundable and charged in full. Transfers may be approved for extenuating circumstances and incur a $39 fee.