There are two known neurotypes: Neurotypical and Neurodivergent. Systems are created and sustained for neurotypical brains, and society has determined that neurotypical brains are better than their counterparts. This creates both stigma and bias against those who are neurodivergent. Healthcare professionals have an ethical responsibility to learn about neurodivergence, so that this group, (which makes up 20% of the global population), have equal access to healthcare and services.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this training learners will be able to:
- Understand the definitions of neurotypical and neurodivergent.
- List 3 neurodivergent diagnoses
- Understand the concept of masking and how it relates to healthcare
- Describe 2 practical changes that can be made to work more ethically with neurodivergent patients.
Format: Recorded webinar.
Duration: 90 minutes
Presented by: Zahava "Zee" Zaidoff, Founder, Speaker, Trainer, and Writer of Hope 808; Group Therapist with Bridge House
Target Audience: Public Health Professionals including community health workers, doctors, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and health educators.
Recorded: 10/11/2024
Disclosures: The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.
CE Available:
- Continuing Education Contact Hours for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES): This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.5 total Category I continuing education contact hours. WRPHTC provider number 99036.
The WRPHTC is a Designated Multiple Event Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
