Understanding and Supporting Neurodiverse Trainees for ES/CS/SAS (DT24-050)

Content:

1. Defining Neurodiversity: Explore what the term “neurodiverse” means, and why it is important to embrace neurodiversity in healthcare settings
2. Overcoming Bias: Address the negative stereotypes that often surround neurodiversity and identify strategies for challenging these biases
3. Managing Triggers: How to recognize triggers that can lead to unhealthy behaviours, and how to mitigate their impact
4. Coaching Skills: Key areas such as self-care, calming techniques, time management, reducing procrastination, and enhancing communication, to help support their neurodiverse colleagues
5. Legal and Ethical Obligations: We will review the legal and ethical obligations that apply to all doctors, and how they can promote neurodiversity in their practice
6. Reasonable Adjustments: We will explore practical solutions for making reasonable adjustments to accommodate the needs of neurodiverse individuals in healthcare settings
7. Psychological Safety: We will emphasize the importance of creating a psychologically safe environment for all individuals, regardless of their neurodiversity status

Mandatory: Associate Dean Secondary Care, or Associate DME, or College/Specialty Tutor, or Dental Educational/Clinical Supervisor, or Deputy Dean, or DME, or Educational/Clinical Supervisor Secondary Care, or HoS - Secondary Care, or Public Health Supervisor, or SAS Doctor, or SAS Doctor - Associate Specialist, or SAS Doctor - Specialist, or SAS Doctor - Staff Grade, or SAS Tutor, or TPD Secondary Care