Are You Actually ND Affirming?

The term "neurodiversity affirming" has become such a buzzword. 

Therapists are claiming that they are providing neurodiversity affirming care. 

And maybe that is you…

But are you actually ND Affirming?

There is a difference between holding a belief and utilizing an approach. 

In order to be truly neurodiversity affirming you need to make sure that not only is this a belief that you hold but it’s also something you practice in your everyday life. 

There may be reasons why you believe these principles but feel as if you can’t implement them due to your work setting, the current systems in place, etc. 

But in order to be truly neurodiversity, we need to not just talk the talk but walk the walk as well. 

So are you ready for a little pop quiz??

Here we go:

Question 1: Do you presume competence? 
Question 2: Do you provide alternative methods of communication? 
Question 3: Do you teach self-advocacy to all of your clients? 
Question 4: Have you ditched compliance-based approaches?
Question 5: Do you use a strengths-based approach? 

Okay count 'em up. Did you pass?? 

If you got a score of 4-5, then your next step is to join the ND Affirming Therapy Academy where you can be surrounded by other therapists that hold the same beliefs as YOU…

If you got a score of 1-3, then your next step is to join the ND Affirming Therapy Academy where you can learn everything you need to know about providing ND Affirming care and how to not just adopt these beliefs but also practice them in your sessions. 

Whether you are just starting on your ND affirming journey or if you have been providing ND affirming care for years, there is something for you in the Academy. 

The ND Affirming Therapy Academy is your one stop shop for all things ND affirming.

When you join the ND Affirming Therapy Academy you will get a library full of resources, live calls with our Autistic mentor, and all the CEUs you need for a year, in everything ND affirming! 

>> Click here to learn more about becoming a member of the Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy Academy

And if you want to hear more about these 5 questions, check out this episode of my live show: Are You Actually ND Affirming? Making the Shift, Episode 74