It’s easy for me to forget how long I have been an active member of the Autistic community. Years blend together, meaning that I lose sight of the 8 years I have spent growing my experience and knowledge in what the wider world would reductively call “autism support”.
I talk a lot about neurodivergence competence and how neuro-affirming approaches are not enough. And so, i felt it was time to summarise what neurodivergence competence means with regard to supporting Autistic people.
The framework can be summarised as follows:
Understanding Autistic Experience
Sensory & Emotional Worlds
Autistic Burnout & Capacity
Identity & Neurodivergence
Safety, Trauma & Environment
Learning From Autistic Community
These six foundations form the core of how I support the Autistic people I work with, and I felt it was time to share them more widely.
If you would like to learn more about this framework, you can do so by clicking the “Read More” button.
Otherwise, if you want to work with me, you can get in contact in the following ways:
Phone: 01903 495988
Email: david@dghneurodivergentconsultancy.co.uk
Website: https://dghndconsultancy.co.uk