Queer Neurodiversity: An Intersectional Approach to Adult ADHD Assessment
Tracking # 20-1252462
$45.00
What you'll learn
1. Understand the role of Intersectionality: To educate participants on the concept of
intersectionality and its relevance to neurodiversity, particularly how overlapping
identities impact the experience and assessment of ADHD in queer adults.
2. Identify Assessment Challenges: To highlight the specific challenges and biases that
may arise during the ADHD assessment process for queer adults, and provide strategies
to mitigate these issues.
3. Promote Inclusive Practices: To encourage the adoption of inclusive and culturally
competent assessment practices that respect and affirm the diverse experiences of
queer individuals with ADHD.
Course overview
This presentation explores the unique challenges and considerations involved in assessing ADHD in queer adults. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the intersectionality of neurodiversity and queer identities to ensure comprehensive, sensitive, and effective diagnostic practices.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Objectives:
1. Understand the role of Intersectionality: To educate participants on the concept of intersectionality and its relevance to neurodiversity, particularly how overlapping identities impact the experience and assessment of ADHD in queer adults.
2. Identify Assessment Challenges: To highlight the specific challenges and biases that may arise during the ADHD assessment process for queer adults, and provide strategies to mitigate these issues.
3. Promote Inclusive Practices: To encourage the adoption of inclusive and culturally competent assessment practices that respect and affirm the diverse experiences of queer individuals with ADHD.