Week 6 - economic cultural and other diversities

Question 1

Delineate between the medical and economic models of disability

Answer 1

Medical models are a deficit approach - there is something ‘wrong’ with the individual

Question 2

What is double empathy theory?

Answer 2

Posits that communication breakdowns or challenges between autistic and allistic people are mutual and not the ‘fault’ of the autistic person or autistic traits

Neurodiverse communicate easier with each other than with neurotypical people
And neurotypical people communicate more effectively with other neurotypical people

Question 3

Detail 2 adjustments you might make to your therapy session with a client from a low SES or a very different religious background to yours?

Answer 3

1. Suspend preconceptions about the presentation
2. Explore and reflect on our power structure and acknowledge how stereotypes and privelege, power etc. affect our interactions

Question 4

Neurodiverse clients raise challenges in relation to consent. Discuss

Answer 4

Some of the concepts may be abstract and concrete direct language, or additional time for processing may need to be considered.

Verbal confirmation may not indicate understanding or comprehension.
Check for understanding through open ended questions / or consider written consent.

Power dynamics/ differences in neurodiversity between client and therapist may create a power structure that makes one more compliant. They may think they’re ‘supposed to’ agree.

Question 5

what is the Neurodiversity Affirming Paradigm?

Answer 5

Aims to affirm the person’s neurodivergent identify. It recognises that ND people may have their culture/s and norm/s.