ADHD Her Way

Neuro-affirmative care and the ADHD assessment process for children and adults with Brianna and Jade

13 Jun 2024

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In this conversation, Johanna talks to Bree and Jade from Psych Hive who discuss their practice and their approach to neuro-affirmative care. They talk about the importance of centering the individual's lived experience and celebrating their strengths. They also discuss the process of ADHD and autism assessment, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach that considers the individual as a whole. They highlight the importance of medication, therapy, and self-advocacy in managing ADHD and autism. They also touch on the impact of neurodivergence on relationships and the involvement of families in the treatment process. The conversation explores the challenges and misconceptions surrounding ADHD support and assessment. It emphasizes the importance of neuro-affirming practices and the need for professionals to examine their own biases. The guests provide tips for professionals new to the ADHD assessment and intervention space, including seeking supervision and getting curious about high masking individuals. They also discuss the resources they have created, such as ebooks on ADHD and autism. The conversation concludes with a discussion on managing ADHD, including the use of body doubles, timers, and medication. Keywords neuro-affirmative care, ADHD, autism, assessment, medication, therapy, self-advocacy, families, relationships, ADHD, neuro-affirming practices, challenges, misconceptions, assessment, support, professionals, supervision, high masking individuals, resources, managing ADHD, body doubles, timers, medication Takeaways Neuro-affirmative care centers the individual's lived experience and celebrates their strengths. Comprehensive assessment for ADHD and autism considers the individual as a whole and looks at all aspects of their neurotype. Medication, therapy, and self-advocacy are important interventions for managing ADHD and autism. Families play a crucial role in the treatment process, and involving siblings in the conversation can be beneficial. Assessing a child for ADHD or autism can sometimes lead to the parent realizing their own neurodivergence. Neuro-affirming practices are crucial in supporting individuals with ADHD Professionals should examine their own biases and be open to learning and evolving their practice Supervision and seeking guidance from practitioners with lived experience can be valuable Managing ADHD can involve strategies such as body doubles, timers, and medication Resources such as ebooks can provide helpful information and support Sound Bites "Neuro-affirmative care centers the person's lived experience." "Comprehensive assessment looks at everything, not just one or two things." "Getting the right medication can be a game changer for ADHD." "Helping parents realize the strategies and accommodations they have in place for themselves" "Reflecting on their own neurotype can be a confronting experience for parents" "ADHD individuals struggle with initiating routines and change" You can find Brianna and Jade on https://thepsychhive.com/ and @thepsychive! Also check out their brand new resources and upcoming training and workshops. Follow @adhderway and contact us via [email protected]. We love to hear from you! Also visit: ⁠www.holisticwellnesspsychology.com.au⁠ to get access to free ADHD guides, blogs and information on how to work with me.

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