Affirming Approaches to Neurodivergent Care
Education and Support Services for Neurodivergent Teenagers, Adults, and Caregivers
Education, Self-Advocacy, and Collaboration
Contrary to mainstream deficit centered models of neurodivergent conditions such as autism and ADHD, neurodivergent individuals possess unique strengths and perspectives that should be celebrated and embraced. As a passionate advocate for neurodiversity education and acceptance, I offer personalized educational and support services to help neurodivergent teenagers and adults unlock their full potential and advocate for their unique needs. My approach is rooted in providing an alternative narrative to the deficit models around autism and ADHD by identifying and cultivating one's unique strengths and abilities. In addition to direct support services, I am committed to promoting educational awareness and advocacy around neurodivergent conditions through virtual collaborative sessions. So if you're wondering whether you or your child might be "different," or maybe you were recently diagnosed and feel uncertain about what this means for the future, let's talk and learn about it together.
What does neurodiversity mean?
According to the Child Mind Institute, "it means that there are many differences in the way people’s brains work. There’s no “correct” or “incorrect” way. Instead, there is a wide range of ways that people perceive and respond to the world, and these differences should be embraced.
The term neurodiversity was coined in the 1990s to fight stigma and promote acceptance of people with autism. But it also includes other conditions that involve neurological differences, such as ADHD and learning disorders like dyslexia and dyscalculia..."