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ACT in the Pub (Melbourne): What the Function? Behaviour in Context when Working with Neurodivergent Adults

Tue, 02 May

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The Clyde Hotel

Join us for an evening of learning and connecting, including a talk by Jennifer on understanding the impact of context through functional analysis when working with neurodivergent Adults

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ACT in the Pub (Melbourne): What the Function? Behaviour in Context when Working with Neurodivergent Adults
ACT in the Pub (Melbourne): What the Function? Behaviour in Context when Working with Neurodivergent Adults

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02 May 2023, 6:00 pm AEST

The Clyde Hotel, 385 Cardigan St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

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Join us for the second Melbourne ACT in the Pub event for 2023. This month's presentation will be by Jennifer Kemp titled What the Function? Understanding Behaviour in Context when Working with Neurodivergent Adults

Tickets include a drink on us at arrival!

The rapid increase in diagnoses of Autism and ADHD in recent years has led to the realisation that large numbers of diagnosed and undiagnosed autistic adolescents and adults are presenting in therapy experiencing significant mental health problems. Many have accumulated several misdiagnoses before their neurodivergence is identified. This fundamental shift has created new challenges for mental health professionals who must learn how to adapt their existing skills to work in an effective and affirming way.

Functional analysis is a process that underpins Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) yet this skill is rarely taught in ACT training. Ongoing functional assessment can guide the individual towards values-led behaviour while improving…

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