Neurodivergence in Therapy

Join us for a 2 hour CEU on The Basics on Neurodivergence in Therapy. Learn techniques that can be helpful when working with your clients/patients. 

 

Participants will learn the basics of working with Neurodivergent individuals in therapy. Bev Harp is the coordinator for Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers, UK-HDI. Bev graduated from the University of Kentucky with a MSW in 2012. Bev has extensive knowledge on working with neurodivergent individuals. Bev has the following presentations and publications:

Selected Presentations

Harp, B. (2021) “Darmok and Jalad in the Workplace: Understanding Autistic Communication through Popular Media,” KRA state conference, online.  Harp, B,. & Butler, L. (2020) “Allyship and Supported Decision Making in the Workplace” APSE National conference, online Harp, B. (2019). “Origin Stories: Including People with Disabilities from the Start.” Pacific Northwest Employment Forum, Bremerton, WA. Harp, B. (2018) Keynote. “A Real Bird: Actually Autistic Advocacy,” Kentucky APSE state conference, Lexington, KY.  Harp, B. (2018) Keynote. “A Real Bird: Actually Autistic Advocacy,” APSE national conference, Orlando, FL.  Harp, B. (2017). “Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers,” APSE national Conference, Portland, OR.  Harp, B. (2016). “Autism: Let’s Squawk!” Workshop for Seattle Autism Cohort, Seattle, WA.  Harp, B. (2015). “Working with Autism, Not Against it,” Washington Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Statewide Conference, Vancouver, WA.  Harp, B. (2015). “I Squawk, Therefore I Am: Embracing Authentic Diversity,” Washington State Community Summit, Wenatchee, WA. Harp, B. (2014).”What’s your Squawkers McCaw? Creative Workplace Accommodation,” APSE National Conference. Long Beach, CA. Harp, B. (2012). “Using the Unconference Format to Promote Self-Advocate Agendas,” TASH National Conference, Long Beach, CA. Foss, C., Yergeau, M., Rodas, J, & Harp, B. (2012). “Autism Studies Panel,” South Atlantic Modern Language Association, Durham, NC. Harp, B. (2011). “Reframing the Communication Deficit in Autism,” Summer Autism Institute, San Diego, CA. Bradford, J., & Harp, B. (2011). “Kentucky’s Supported Higher Education Project,” Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities,” Honolulu, HI. Harp, B. (2010). “Higher Education and the Autism Spectrum,” APSE National Conference, Atlanta, GA.  Harp, B. (2009). “Speaking of Autism: Who Speaks for Whom,” TASH National Conference, Nashville, TN.

Publications

Gernsbacher MA, Raimond AR, Stevenson JL, et al. (2017) Do puzzle pieces and autism puzzle piece logos evoke negative associations? Autism, 22(2), 118-125. Harp, B. (2012). The incapable man. In Bascom, J. (Ed.) Loud Hands: Autistic People Speaking. (112-113.) Washington, DC, Autistic Press. Stevenson, J., Harp, B., & Gernsbacher, M.A. (2011).  Infantilizing autism. Disability Studies Quarterly, 31(3).  Kleinert, H.L., Jones, M.M., Sheppard-Jones, K., Harp, B., Harrison, E.M. (2012). Students with intellectual disabilities going to college? Absolutely. Teaching Exceptional Children, 44(5), 26-35.

 

 

*This session is hybrid.  The link is also included on our website on the "Trainings and Events" page.  After registering you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the training session along with a passcode you will need in order to join the session*

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