Practical Strategies for Neurodivergent Clients: Mindfulness for Neurodiversity

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Join us for this upcoming learning event with Sue Hutton, MSW/RSW and Jan Wozniak, MA, APPA, exploring the latest insights and research in Neurodiversity-Informed Learning. Sue will explore the unique challenges neurodivergent individuals face in mindfulness practice and share the latest practical strategies to adapt these practices for neurodivergent minds. You'll hear firsthand accounts from neurodivergent individuals and gain tailored practices and strategies applicable in both professional and personal settings. Discover specific adaptations for ADHD, aphantasia, interoception issues, and autism, developed by clinicians, researchers, and neurodivergent advisors. Plus, gain access to an Alternative Breath Anchors technique suitable for various neurodivergent profiles, including a transcript to use with clients.

Featuring Sue Hutton, MSW, RSW, and insights from neurodivergent advisors, this one-hour webinar is presented in partnership with CAMH, a world-leading mental health research hospital.

By attending, you will:

• Understand the unique needs and benefits of mindfulness for neurodivergent profiles, including ADHD and autism.
• Explore different sensory challenges experienced by many neurodivergent individuals such as aphantasia, interoception, and synesthesia.
• Gain practical skills to adapt mindfulness practices, including an Alternative Breath Anchors technique, with access to a transcript for use with clients.

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Sue Hutton MSW/RSW, Founder of Neurodiversity-Informed Mindfulness and Social Worker at the CAMH Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre.

Sue Hutton, MSW., RSW., has over 30 years of experience as a social worker and in mindfulness training. Sue has been developing neurodiversity-informed modifications for the MBSR curriculum with the CAMH Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre. This work is done in a collaborative effort with neurodiverse advisors and their caregivers.

Jan A. Wozniak MA, APPA 

Jan A. Wozniak, MA, APPA, is an autistic scholar and currently serving as a research advisor at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre. He lectures regularly at Toronto Metropolitan University and Western University. Renowned for his pioneering research in autism, ADHD, and stress, Jan has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field.

Michael Apollo MHSc RP, Founder of Mindful Society Global Institute

Michael Apollo, MHSc, RP,  is the Founder of Mindful Society Global Institute. He is the former Director of Mindfulness Programs at the University of Toronto, a registered psychotherapist, and a certified teacher in mindfulness-based programs (MBSR and MBCT). His work has introduced millions of people worldwide to the science-based benefits of mindfulness.