Promoting wellbeing in neurodivergent families
About event organiser
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) undertakes high-quality, impartial research into the wellbeing of Australian families, to inform government policy and promote evidence-based practice in the family services sector.
Event information
About the event
To learn more and to register, visit the event page.
This webinar will explore how a whole-family approach can promote wellbeing for neurodivergent parents and children.
This webinar will provide attendees with:
- increased understanding of the strengths of neurodivergent parents as well as the unique and complex challenges they can face
- strategies you can use to foster communication, connection and understanding in neurodivergent families
- guidance on how to take a whole-family approach to support the mental health and wellbeing of neurodivergent children.
Please note, this webinar will not provide information or guidance on conducting assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or other neurodivergent presentations.
A recording of the webinar will be made available on the AIFS website: https://aifs.gov.au/webinars.
Please direct all queries to the organiser.
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