Date/Time
3 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practices CEs
A neurodiversity-affirming framework approaches neurological differences (including autism, intellectual disability, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental disabilities) as a part of one’s unique identity and emphasizes the importance of emotional health and well-being over normalcy.
This workshop will offer an introduction to concepts and skills associated with affirming neurodiversity and disability justice in the context of social work practice. Participants will unpack some of the history and stigma associated with social work practice alongside neurodivergent people, explore the differences between behaviorally focused and neurodiversity-affirming modalities, learn skills that fall within an affirming practice framework, and apply these skills and principles as part of an interactive case discussion exercise.
Note: Recognizing that there are different preferences and ways of identifying in the neurodivergent and disability communities, this presentation will use both person-first and identity-first language. If you would like to learn more, this article offers an explainer: https://neuroclastic.com/person-first/
Audience: Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
Location: Virtual
Sponsored By: University of Maryland School of Social Work
Cost: $70.00-$90.00
For questions, email cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu