Empowering Neurodiversity

Empowering Neurodiversity

I understand that we are all very different and so what may feel completely easy and comfortable to one person, can feel very triggering or overwhelming for someone else.

So, from a neurodivergent perspective, it’s important, even more so when about to engage in therapy, to make sure that measures are taken so that triggers and overwhelm are minimised and safety and trust are given the best chance.

I understand that getting the environment right is a good starting point! My room can be adapted to your needs – even my sofa and arm chair are on wheels and so can easily be moved around to help you feel as comfortable as possible.

Feeling Safe

In our first meeting we will run through your preferences and also share some boundaries:

Feeling safe and that you are free to come and go as you please will help you to settle in, so in the first session, I will make sure that you are confident of your way in and out of the building and room and that at any point, if you need a break from the session, you are welcome to have one.

Adapting the therapy space for well-being and regulation:

Below, is a simple optional form you can submit online (it is also available on the contacts page), or if you prefer, you can tell me in our first conversation.

Please tick/mark as appropriate

Prefer nothing on the walls Like to have fiddle/stim objects available
Ok with a few pictures on the wall Prefer surfaces to be cleared
Prefer dim lighting Prefer to have a favourite task set up on arrival (sometimes it’s easier to settle into a session with an easy activity to do) suggestions:
Prefer bright lighting Art: drawing
Prefer the window open colouring
Prefer the window closed collage
Prefer to sit side by side Other crafts: knitting
Prefer to sit facing crotchet
Prefer background noise/music, If so what kind? Other activity: jigsaw puzzle
Prefer no background noise Lego
Like to have fragrant smell in room cards
Prefer no additional scents in room Any other preferred activity:  
Any other adjustments to the space:     Any further ways I can support

I welcome anyone who would like to tell me about their own or their son/daughter’s neurological preferences and needs so that I can support in the best way possible.