AASW Webinar Recording | Neurodivergent Affirming Supervision - Practical Tools for Supervising Autistic and ADHD Social Workers

Capability Levels: Evolving; Established

Supervising neurodivergent social workers presents unique challenges, but also opportunities for growth, collaboration, and innovation. By embracing a neurodiversity affirming approach, supervisors can create an environment where Autistic and ADHD social workers can thrive, ultimately leading to better outcomes for both supervisees and the communities they serve. As the neurodivergent population in the social work profession continues to grow, understanding how to effectively support these professionals is essential to fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment.

Learning neurodivergent affirming supervision strategies equips supervisors with the tools to recognise and address the specific challenges faced by neurodivergent social workers. By fostering a more inclusive and supportive supervisory relationship, supervisors can enhance the wellbeing, effectiveness, and retention of neurodivergent professionals.

Who should register?

This webinar is perfect for social work supervisors, managers, and educators aiming to enhance their skills in supporting neurodivergent professionals, particularly those with Autism and ADHD. It’s designed for intermediate to experienced supervisors who want to deepen their knowledge of neurodivergent-affirming practices, social workers with established experience seeking to create more inclusive supervisory approaches, and supervisors eager to adopt strengths-based, collaborative methods with Autistic and ADHD supervisees.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand and identify common challenges experienced by Neurodivergent supervisees
• Recognise and apply Neurodivergent-Affirming approaches to supervision
• Evaluate current supervisory approach and apply Neurodivergent affirming approaches to supervision

AASW Credentials: Supervision; Mental Health; Clinical

Testimonials

• "Caitlin's presentation drew on lived experience community wisdom, peer-reviewed evidence from neurodivergent-led research teams, and a trans-inclusive example. This was a detailed, nuanced, and practically useful session that validated the anti-oppressive, neurodivergent-affirming work I was doing and articulated clear language for communicating neurodivergent-affirming concepts in supervision, including when advocating with employers. Thanks, Caitlin!"
• "Caitlin was very knowledgeable in this space and really challenged me to consider whether I am questioning supervisees work based on best practice or neuronormative assumptions"
• "This was a great session - affirming and also expanding my knowledge and practice. Really valued the literature references provided"