Season 4, Episode 10: Being Neurodivergent on a Social Work Placement

Neurodivergent on Social Work Placement

Neurodiversity is a framework that seeks to understand the functioning of the human brain by acknowledging the inherent diversity in human cognition as a biological reality. It is a term that encompasses various neurological differences such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and autism spectrum condition. In this episode, we will explore the concept of neurodiversity and discuss the potential challenges and unique perspectives that a neurodivergent student social worker may encounter during their placement.

Guests:

Jenni Guthrie – Autistic/ADHD social worker, writer.
researcher and speaker currently working as a Principle Curriculum Lead on a social work Master's programme. Jenni is also the host of www.autisticsocialworker.co.uk

Dalbir Chana – Final Year student social worker @ Brunel University.