This 2 hours workshop will count towards your continuing professional development (CPD) and continuing education (CE) requirements to renewal for Registered Social Workers.
Participants will be able to receive their 2 hours of professional development immediately upon completion in the form of a certificate. Participants will have a total of 52 weeks to complete the workshop after purchase.
Some workshop topics reviewed are:
– Introduction to Neurodivergence
– Autism — Understanding Differences, Not Deficits
– ADHD — Focus, Energy, and Regulation
– Executive Functioning Explained
– Communication & Social Expectations
– Sensory Processing & Regulation
– Strengths-Based Practice with Neurodivergent Clients
– Co-Regulation & Emotional Safety
– Self-Awareness & Professional Reflection
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be able to:
1. Define and explain the concept of neurodivergence, and identify common forms such as Autism and ADHD.
2. Apply respectful, inclusive communication strategies that affirm neurodivergent modes of expression.
3. Recognize and leverage client strengths using a strengths-based, collaborative approach.
4. Reflect on personal biases and professional norms that may influence service delivery.
5. Engage in ongoing self-education and professional development related to neurodiversity.
After purchasing the workshop, log into your profile and select the workshop listed under the ‘In-Progress’ section to begin.
If you did not create a profile before purchasing, you will receive an email prompting you to set a new password and activate your account. Simply follow the link in that email to create your password to your account. Be sure to use the same email address you used at checkout. Once your account is activated, you’ll be able to access your workshops from your profile.
Curriculum
- 2 Sections
- 1 Lesson
- 52 Weeks
- Workshop Material1
- Completion Quiz1
