Date of Defense
12-11-2023
Date of Graduation
12-2023
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Michelle Suarez
Second Advisor
Ben Atchison
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to discover if and how current occupational therapists use neurodiversity affirming practices through their work with clients that identify as neurodivergent. Neurodiversity refers to variations in cognitive functioning that are considered normal since no two brains function the same. Occupational Therapists (OTs) frequently work with clients that identify as neurodiverse, including with individuals with diagnoses such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and sensory processing disorder. This study uses a qualitative approach with a semi-structured interviews to gain insight into OT’s integration of ND affirming principles into practice. Learning how OT’s implement ND affirming practices will educate current and future generations of Occupational Therapists.
Recommended Citation
Munson, Haley, "Honoring Neurodiversity as an Occupational Therapist" (2023). Honors Theses. 3772.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/3772
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Open Access