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Implementing Neurodiversity-Affirming Care for the 0-3 Population ~ 2 Day Event
Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PDT
Category: Events

Aratani FoundationImplementing Neurodiversity-Affirming Care for the 0-3 Population ~ 2 Day Event

with Hillary Crow, M.A., CCC-SLP
Tuesday July 12, 2022
Thursday July 14, 2022
1:00pm-3:00pm (PDT) | Virtual Event

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InfinityPart 1:
Title: Implementing Neurodiversity-Affirming Care for the 0-3 Population Part 1: The Foundations
Hillary will use her unique perspective as both an Autistic individual and a professional speech-language pathologist to shed light on the foundational elements of neurodiversity. Attendees will learn about neurodiversity both as a paradigm and a social justice movement, the importance of developing cultural competence in neurodiversity to provide client-centered care, the influence of gender on autism diagnoses, the harms of promoting Autistic masking, and the importance of supporting Autistic neurology in children 0-3 years old.

Learning Objectives:

  • List 6 methods of seeking out firsthand Autistic perspectives
  • Define “neurodiversity” and understand its interconnectedness to the disability rights movement
  • Discuss the influence of gender on autism diagnoses
  • Explain the risks of Autistic masking and how traditional goals may contribute to autistic masking
  • Access resources to help get buy-in from parents and colleagues to adapt a neurodiversity-affirming approach

Mom and BabyPart 2:
Title: Implementing Neurodiversity-Affirming Care for the 0-3 Population Part 2: Clinical Applications
Building on the topics of Part 1, Hillary will continue to use her unique perspective as both an Autistic individual and a professional speech-language pathologist to guide attendees through clinical applications of neurodiversity-affirming care. Attendees will learn strategies to implement a strengths-based approach, systems to help them deconstruct traditional goals that may encourage Autistic masking, how to develop neurodiversity-affirming goals, and how to design neurodiversity-affirming therapy activities for the 0-3 population. Attendees will have the opportunity to collaborate with each other to review case studies and practice neurodiversity-affirming goal writing and therapy design.

Learning Objectives:

  • List at least 10 different ways to support your clients’ autonomy by using a strengths-based approach
  • Define the 4 elements to include when adopting a strengths-based approach
  • Utilize a flowchart to write neurodiversity-affirming goals for the 0-3 population
  • Access resources to design neurodiversity-affirming therapy for the 0-3 population

Hillary CrowHillary Crow, M.A., CCC-SLP is an Autistic speech-language pathologist with 8+ years of experience providing services to pediatric clients after graduating from California State University, Long Beach with both her B.A. and M.A. in Communicative Disorders. In addition to her work as a former adjunct lecturer and Graduate Clinic supervisor for the CSULB Department of Speech-Language Pathology,

Hillary has focused on providing client-centered care in a variety of private clinics and elementary school-based settings.
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Diversity GraphicInfant Development Association is committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and in support of this mission
we are launching a series of events
Nonmember: $95 (2 day); $50 (1 day)
IDA Agency/Individual Member: $65 (2 day); $35 (1 day)
IDA Parent/Student/New Clinician Member: $45 (2 day); $25 (1 day)

IDA CE Hours: Nursing, PT, Speech and Language $40 (2 day) $20 (1 day)
CDI CE Hours: LCSW, LMFT, LEP, LPCC
(you will be invoiced)

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with ADA request by July 1, 2022

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