Overview:

An up-to-date look at autism and ADHD, presented by neurodivergent Music Therapists sharing their lived experience and breaking down myths and stereotypes.

‍Participants will learn:

Some of the lesser known and misunderstood experiences and traits of autism and ADHD

An introduction to the neurodiversity movement and working within a neurodiversity affirming approach

How autism and ADHD presents differently for people assigned female at birth and why women, girls and non-binary people are often misdiagnosed

An introduction to selective mutism and hyperlexia

Exploring issues around language, labels and neurodiversity

A chance to explore clinical scenarios and approaches

‍Who is this training suitable for?

Music Therapists/Trainees/Arts in Health practitioners/Community Musicians

About our trainers:

‍Alice Nicholls (they/she) is a Neurologic Music Therapist and Clinical Supervisor working with adults and children with brain injury and developmental disabilities. They also work with trans and non-binary adults exploring the connections between voice and identity. Alice was diagnosed with ADHD in February 2020 and is self-diagnosed autistic, and is still figuring out her brain.

‍Location

Online (Zoom)

For student discounts and group discounts on any ticket, please contact us directly at training@chilternmusictherapy.co.uk to request a code.