Hidden in plain sight: Neurodiversity, Women & Girls. By Salvesen Mindroom Centre.
Tue, March 8, 2022
On this international woman’s day I was lucky to attend a course/training at Salvesen Mindroom Centre. This training was hosted by Aileen Shrimpton, a highly experienced trainer with lived experience of neurodivergence. The Salvesen Mindroom Centre’s mission is to create a world in which no mind is left behind. They help people increase their skills, knowledge and confidence when supporting neurodivergent children and young people, including those who may have learning difficulties. We do this by providing a range of training, resources, consultancy services and events.
Course overview
One in seven people in the UK are neurodivergent yet girls and women are all too often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and overlooked. As a result, many girls and women are underdiagnosed, experience poor mental health outcomes, miss out on valuable support, and are denied opportunities to fulfil their potential.
At the end of this course delegates will be able to:
- Recognise the impact of myths, stereotypes, and different forms of presentation
- Identify the barriers to diagnosis and support
- Evaluate the latest theories and research relating to neurodivergent women and girls.
- Explain the impact of masking and camouflaging
- Apply this knowledge to promote neuroinclusive practice
