Better Working with Autistic Clients, Patients, Staff and Colleagues

Presenting an experiential dip into the Autism Dialogue Approach (ADA), a pioneering framework rooted in dialogue and mindfulness practices and addressing the diverse needs of autistic and neurodivergent individuals, emphasising that ‘the autism community’ includes everyone, promoting an inclusive understanding of neurodiversity.

We propose ADA as an approach that values co-creation and shared meaning-making and facilitate a compassionate critique into traditional therapeutic and coaching models, which can be driven by dominant systems of normalcy. By exploring practical strategies, we will demonstrate how ADA transforms therapy, coaching and leadership by fostering environments where neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals can connect authentically and transcend division.

Download a free 30-page guide to supplement this workshop http://eepurl.com/hiDXkn and introduces material from the new book 'The Autism Dialogue Approach Handbook: Transforming Communication in Neurodiversity'. (Routledge, April 2025).

The unique ADA framework, in development for nearly 10 years and draws on the work of David Bohm, Martin Buber, Hanne De Jaegher and Edgar Schein and many more Dialogue pioneers. Our courses explore autism experientially and by applying the healing power of dialogue and a range of transformative tools and approaches, deepen understanding in autism wellbeing, communities and in leadership. This work has empowered countless autistic people, their families and allied services to navigate their lives together with increased confidence and clarity. In this workshop, combining our expertise and your experiences, we will learn to see autism and neurodiversity through a fresh lens, and thrive - together.

Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event

• With clear tools, exercises, and real-world examples, we will guide participants in applying ADA to cultivate neurodivergent-affirming, inclusive spaces and delve into the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of dialogue, offering insights into how societal structures impact autistic experiences and how systemic change can occur through dialogue.

Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?

• Anyone impacted or interested in autism, neurodiversity, disability, social justice, healthcare professionals, coaches, counsellors, therapists, educators and students.

How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?

• A thorough experiential introduction into some of the core elements of ADA will boost confidence and knowledge into working with this large and rapidly growing client group.

Download the free 30-page guide http://eepurl.com/hiDXkn with much of the concepts and practices from this course.

This workshop will be recorded and you can use the ticket function to pre-purchase the recording before the event. This will be useful for colleagues who are not able to attend the event live and also for those who attend the event live and want to watch it again.

This workshop will be hosted on the Zoom meeting platform where we will use our cameras and microphones to interact with each other as a group.

The self-select fee is a radical inclusion policy to open learning for all colleagues. The guide price for this event is £20.00, however, we appreciate that income varies greatly in different locations and circumstances. Please contribute what you can to help us maintain inclusive professional training.

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All the colleagues at ONLINEVENTS and the presenters we collaborate with are committed to working in a manner consistent with the BACP Ethical Framework, which can be accessed on the link below. When registering for this event you are agreeing to be present and interact in a manner that is consistent with this Framework.

https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions/

Jonny Drury's work advocates for the emancipation of language and thinking using dialogical frameworks and exploration of anti-oppressive practices. He has trained and consulted with several major organisations and coached hundreds of individuals. He is creator and trainer of the Autism Dialogue Approach, which ultimately aims to reclaim the autos, viewing the autism and neurodiversity paradigms as a universal opportunity for the human return to Selfhood. Jonny's background is broad, ranging from over 20 years in a strict Turkish Sufi order, followed by experimental concert and film production, a Fine Art BA and two Postgraduate periods in Coaching and Autism Studies. Jonny is a private coach working with neurodivergent leaders and individuals, he is a trainer-trainer for the Anna Freud Centre and the author of the Autism Dialogue Handbook Approach Handbook, which will accompany a new online peer learning community called Dialogue Village.

Website | www.dialoguevillage.org

LinkedIn | Dialogica: Transforming Communication

Kate Salinsky is co-founder and co-facilitator at Dialogica, where she also co-designs and manages training. She has a master’s in Autism, is a trainer at the National Autism Trainer Programme (NHS/Anna Freud Centre/AT-Autism) and parent to a neurodivergent child. Previously, Kate worked as a training manager and counsellor in the voluntary sector for over 20 years, managing a team of trainers to design and deliver accredited training to people working in substance misuse, counselling and mediation.

Event Venue

Online