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Neurodiversity 101: A primer for a Neurodiversity Affirming Practice

Instructor

Cynthia Coupe
MA, CCC-SLP

  • CE Hours 0.1
  • Price $30.00
  • Format Live
  • Duration 1hr
$30.00

Course Description

In this course, we will define important neurodivergent terms, look at strengths and challenges for the top 2 neurodevelopmental diagnoses, discuss key differences in the areas of sensory, communication, emotional and gender presentations and highlight important considerations when designing a neurodiversity-affirming approach with your clients.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

What Neurodiversity is (and isn’t)
Common traits associated with ASD and ADHD
Strengths and Challenges of ASD and ADHD
What a Neurodiversity Affirming Approach is and why it’s important

Completion requirements

  • Course completion is dependent on full attendance for 1 hour and survey completion.
  • Submit your feedback (available after the course)
  • Submission unlocks only after watching the entire course.

Who is this for

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Speech Therapists

Also suitable for

  • Speech Therapy Assistants
  • Special education teachers
  • Education Specialists
  • Psychologists
  • Mental Health Professionals
  • Behavioral Therapists
  • Behavioral Professionals

Time Ordered Agenda:

  • 00:00 - 33:45

Neurodiversity 101: A primer for a Neurodiversity Affirming Practice

Meet The Speaker

Cynthia Coupe

MA, CCC-SLP
In this course, we will define important neurodivergent terms, look at strengths and challenges for the top 2 neurodevelopmental diagnoses, discuss key differences in the areas of sensory, communication, emotional and gender presentations and highlight important considerations when designing a neurodiversity-affirming approach with your clients.

Professional Affiliations and Previous Presentations

Disclosures

Financial

  • Receives payment from ReadySetGo for attendee registrations
  • Full-time employee of Mendocino County Office of Education
  • Relationship and Sexuality Educator for the IDD population

Non-Financial

  • California Teacher Credential for SLP: 2012-Current
  • California Speech-Language Pathology License: 2007-Current
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA): 2004-Current

No prerequisites required for this course.

This course was launched in May 2024. Upon purchase, access to all course materials is granted for five (5) years from the launch date. Course content will remain accessible through your profile while logged in, until May 2029.

Refund policy

  • Once payment is made, refunds are not available if you decide not to attend the course
  • Full refund or the option for crediting your account will be available should the course be cancelled by ReadySetConnect/speaker for any unforeseen reason

Special Requests

Special accommodations may be requested.

Please email education@readysetconnect.com indicating your special needs and accommodation requests.

Compliance Policy

For any compliance concerns or complaints, please reach out to diana@readysetconnect.com. All submissions will be reviewed and addressed, within two working days. Records will be retained in accordance with our policy.

FAQs

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ReadySetConnect is HIPAA-compliant, HITRUST CSF certified, and PCI-secure. We sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with every account on every plan. All client data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Your data is always yours.

ReadySetConnect is HIPAA-compliant, HITRUST CSF certified, and PCI-secure. We sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with every account on every plan. All client data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Your data is always yours.

ReadySetConnect is HIPAA-compliant, HITRUST CSF certified, and PCI-secure. We sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with every account on every plan. All client data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Your data is always yours.

ReadySetConnect is HIPAA-compliant, HITRUST CSF certified, and PCI-secure. We sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with every account on every plan. All client data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Your data is always yours.

See What Participants Are Saying

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Christina Turner
1 year ago
I loved how the course not only defined neurodiversity but also provided real-world applications. The presenter did a great job breaking down the differences in sensory, emotional, and gender presentations, helping me better understand my clients. A very useful course!
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Daniel Lewis
1 year ago
This webinar should be required for anyone working with neurodivergent clients! It provided an excellent overview of ASD and ADHD traits, strengths, and challenges while emphasizing the need for affirming practices. I feel more prepared to create inclusive, supportive therapy sessions.
1 year ago
The course covered key concepts in a clear and engaging way. The explanation of neurodiversity and the importance of shifting our approach to better support neurodivergent clients was extremely valuable. I left with actionable insights to apply in my practice.
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Samantha Evans
1 year ago
This webinar helped me shift my perspective on neurodivergent individuals. It clarified misconceptions and reinforced the importance of affirming practices in therapy. I especially appreciated the discussion on sensory and communication differences. A fantastic resource for all therapists!
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Allison Richardson
1 year ago
As a speech therapist, I found this course incredibly helpful in shaping a neurodiversity-affirming approach. The breakdown of ASD and ADHD traits, strengths, and challenges was insightful, and I now feel more confident in my ability to provide truly supportive care.
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Amanda Carter
1 year ago
This webinar provided an excellent introduction to neurodiversity and how to create a more affirming practice. I walked away with a better understanding of ASD and ADHD, as well as practical strategies to support my clients in a respectful, strengths-based way. Highly recommended!
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Diana Markaj
1 year ago
Great presentation, using a strengths-based approach and neurodiversity friendly language.
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Caitlin Wilkes
2 years ago
Great
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Anthony Lewis
2 years ago
Very helpful insight as an SLP!
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Christie Ward
2 years ago
Excellent introduction to neurodiversity affirming therapy practices. I will be sharing this information with all of my staff and graduate clinicians at my clinic.
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Brendan McShane
2 years ago
Yes, I liked learning of some new perspectives.
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Joseph Brown
2 years ago
I learned about 8 senses instead of 5. I learned about autism spectrum wheel rather than a linear model. I was newly informed about the high incidence of LGBQ in autism.
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Brittany Brooks
2 years ago
This was very informational and taught me a lot I did not know about neurodiversity.
2 years ago
I highly recommend all the healthcare professionals who work closely with Neurodivergents to take this course.
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Alexa Lyvers
2 years ago
Cynthia is a great speaker. Learned a lot from her talk!

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