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Due to the recent sharp increase in knowledge about autism and ADHD, more and more practitioners are seeing neurodivergent clients in their practice. It is no longer the case that we can refer to specialists, our autistic and ADHD clients need practitioners who can adapt their practice to be autism- and ADHD-friendly. The new paradigm, neurodiversity-affirming practice, has brought significant changes to how neurodivergence is understood, discussed, and researched. Recent research highlights the benefits of being neurodiversity-affirming in healthcare settings. In this course we share current best practice guidelines for autism and ADHD that align with fostering an inclusive, evidence-based, and neuroaffirming approach to the care of these children, teenagers and adults.

Presenters: Michelle Garnett & Tony Attwood

Prof Tony Attwood PhD With a career spanning five decades, Professor Tony Attwood is one of the world’s foremost specialists on Autism. Currently serving as an adjunct Professor at Griffith University in Queensland, Professor Attwood’s impact has enriched the global understanding of autism. His many books have resonated globally, two of which are now published in over 25 languages. 

Dr Michelle Garnett PhD is a clinical psychologist who has specialised in autism for more than 30 years. In 2005, she founded Minds & Hearts, a globally respected autism clinic, where she served as Director for 15 years until 2020. Alongside Tony Attwood she co-founded Attwood & Garnett Events in 2019, to enhance autism awareness and understanding through live and online training events. She has co-authored seven books on autism, all published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, and many peer-reviewed journal articles. She has been an invited keynote speaker and conference presenter internationally for over two decades. Dr Garnett is autistic and has ADHD, late diagnosed.