Neurodiversity-Affirming Occupational Therapy
Empowering Approaches to Foster Neurodivergent Participation

By (author) Various Authors

ISBN13: 9781805014072

Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 21/04/2026

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Table of Contents Co-Authors and Contributors Foreword by Winnie Dunn Preface Bryden Carlson-Giving Key Notes About the Book Chapter 1 - Introduction to Neurodiversity Lori Vaughn, Christopher D. Edwards, and Sarah Selvaggi Hernandez Spotlight: How Neurodivergence and Transness Have Brought Me Home Aster Gallus Chapter 2 - Disability and Ableism: Models, Perspectives, & Implications for Occupational Therapy Alisa Jordan Sheth & Laura VanPuymbrouck Chapter 3 - Neurodiversity & Occupation Aaron R. Dallman and Melanie E. Wright Spotlight: The Occupations of Communication and Playwriting Sofi Ghassaei and Bryden Carlson-Giving Chapter 4 - Disability Justice Bryden Carlson-Giving and LaVonne Fox with Sam Brandsen, Maya Brandsen, Diamond Rashad, Razan Hamad, Khalilah R. Johnson, Shayda Kafai, Toni Saia, Georgia Vine, and Daryl Patrick Yao Chapter 5 - The Body's Story: Trauma, Interoception & Occupational Therapy Katie O'Day & Kelly Mahler Spotlight: Trauma-Informed Approaches for Supporting Individuals with IDD Sam Brandsen Chapter 6 - Antiracism Occupational Therapy Practice: Why, What, How? Musharrat J. Ahmed-Landeryou Chapter 7 - Strengths-Based Approaches: Foundations for Practice and Anti-Ableist Occupational Therapy Education Kavitha Murthi and Kristie K. Patten Spotlight - Supporting Individuals with High Support Needs Through a Strength-Based Approach Lucio Serio, Kelsie Reed, Breea M. Rosas, and Haley Biddanda Chapter 8 - Critical Reflexivity Julia Sterman and Janet Njelesani Chapter 9 - Inclusive Evaluations Lisa Marnell, Kathryn L. Hansen, Rachel Robertson, and Bryden Carlson-Giving Spotlight - The Cultural Identity Assessment Mary Katherine Howell Chapter 10 - Neurodivergent Empowerment: Affirming Practices and Supportive Strategies Amy Laurent and Lisa Marnell Chapter 11 - Advocacy Greg Boheler, Jacklyn Boheler, and Elizabeth Duffy Spotlight - Sass Meets Advocacy: Wit and Wisdom from a Nonspeaking Advocate Bri Guerra and Bryden Carlson-Giving Chapter 12 - The Empowering Neurodivergent Occupational Participation and Well-being (EMPOWER) Model Bryden Carlson-Giving Chapter 13: Stories of Practice Elizabeth Duffy, Kelsie Olds, Stephanie Olszewski, Robert B. Pereira, and Rachel Robertson Acknowledgements Appendix A - Reflections for Change Appendix B - Matrices for Action Appendix C - List of Supplemental Downloads and Resources in the Vault
  • Occupational therapy
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
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