NEURODIVERSITY

Neurodiversity – the development of the concept of Neurodiversity including ADHD, Autism and the Autistic Spectrum.

An exploration of the diagnoses and their relevance to counselling.

A medical perspective of the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions and discussion about their assessment, relevance, and management in counselling situation.

ON ZOOM

Saturday 09 May 2026

10am to 1pm

Cost: £40

CPD: 3 HOURS

About the Trainer: Dr Paul Warren is a retired NHS Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist and long-time Clinical Advisor to Alton Counselling Service. He worked in the Crisis and Community Mental Health Teams and was involved in the initial diagnosis and management of individuals with conditions on the autistic spectrum. In ACS, his role is to assess clients who may have a mental health illness that may make counselling difficult or unsuitable and, at times, to provide reassurance for Supervisors and Counsellors.