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Table of Contents Co-Authors and Contributors Foreword by Winnie Dunn Preface Key Notes About the Book Chapter 1 - Introduction to Neurodiversity Spotlight: How Neurodivergence and Transness Have Brought Me Home Chapter 2 - Disability and Ableism: Models, Perspectives, & Implications for Occupational Therapy Chapter 3 - Neurodiversity & Occupation Spotlight: The Occupations of Communication and Playwriting Chapter 4 - Disability Justice Chapter 5 - The Body''s Story: Trauma, Interoception & Occupational Therapy Spotlight: Trauma-Informed Approaches for Supporting Individuals with IDD Chapter 6 - Antiracism Occupational Therapy Practice: Why, What, How? Chapter 7 - Strengths-Based Approaches: Foundations for Practice and Anti-Ableist Occupational Therapy Education Spotlight - Supporting Individuals with High Support Needs Through a Strength-Based Approach Chapter 8 - Critical Reflexivity Chapter 9 - Inclusive Evaluations Spotlight - The Cultural Identity Assessment Chapter 10 - Neurodivergent Empowerment: Affirming Practices and Supportive Strategies Chapter 11 - Advocacy Spotlight - Sass Meets Advocacy: Wit and Wisdom from a Nonspeaking Advocate Chapter 12 - The Empowering Neurodivergent Occupational Participation and Well-being (EMPOWER) Model Chapter 13: Stories of Practice Acknowledgements Appendix A - Reflections for Change Appendix B - Matrices for Action Appendix C - List of Supplemental Downloads and Resources in the Vault <...
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Bryden Carlson-Giving is a neurodivergent and disabled occupational therapy practitioner (OTP) with experience in pediatric outpatient, inpatient, and school-based settings. Bryden is the creator of Neurodivergent Nexus (www.neurodivergentnexus.com), an online resource hub supporting practitioners with challenging abilities throughout the OT process. He frequently presents at conferences, co-presented a TEDxTalk on Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice, has been a guest on numerous podcasts centering on neurodiversity. Bryden is a member of the OT Potential Advisory Board and a member of the Autism Community of Practice. He lives in Minnesota.
