CAPABLE YET Overwhelmed at work?
We are all different and need different support to thrive at work
Professionals who are ADHD and/or autistic (or with traits of) can be very talented, hard working, highly capable
Despite this, they can feel exhausted, stressed, and unsure what might help
With the right individualised support, neurodivergent employees can feel better and perform better
The Employee Support Program for Neurodivergent Professionals provides an opportunity for employers to invest in meaningful, focussed support for work-related concerns
Employee support Program for NEURODIVERGENT professionals
HOW CAN THIS HELP
ADHD/autistic individuals have differences to non-ADHD/autistic peers, in how they experience sensory input, think and process information, social and communication preferences
The Employee Support Program for Neurodivergent Professionals provides individualised, targeted education and resources for professionals to build self -understanding, and explore evidence based, affirming and practical strategies
- individual, confidential 60- minute sessions for employees
- online sessions available Australia-wide
- in-person sessions in Hawthorn, Melbourne
- workplace session option if appropriate (inner Melbourne only)
- individual sessions for managers who want to learn more about providing affirming support to neurodivergent team members
WHO IS THIS SERVICE FOR?
- organisations big and small, and across all sectors
- organisations who want to provide meaningful support for neurodivergent employees with work-related concerns
- employees with or without diagnosis of ADHD and/or autism
- employees who are not ADHD or autistic however recognise traits in themselves, and would benefit from similar support
- managers can access separate sessions to learn more about how to support neurodivergent employees
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STRUCTURED PROGRAM
- the process starts with an initial session with the employee to discuss priorities and concerns and then develop a plan and schedule
- a structured program involving access to 6 sessions of 60 minutes, over a 6 month period
+ support is tailored to the individual, programs can be flexible based on individual/organisational needs.
EMPLOYEE SUPPORT PROGRAM for NEURODIVERGENT PROFESSIONALS
Why offer this program for aDHD/Autistic employees?
Neurodivergent employees possess strengths and can be highly capable in work yet may struggle more without the right environment and support
Over years supporting talented, intelligent, hard working clients, many stories of often hidden feelings of overwhelm, exhaustion, self-doubt emerged. From this clinical experience, a need was identified for an Employee Support Program providing targeted, practical support for neurodivergent professionals.
Organisations utilising this program are investing in meaningful, targeted support for employees, as it is provided by an experienced Occupational Therapist that understands the particular needs of ADHD and autistic (and those with traits of) adults and offers sessions to address specific work-related concerns with targeted, evidence-based interventions
Authentic Self OT's mission with this program is to equip neurodivergent professionals to understand, and meet their own needs, be more empowered to contribute to their potential, to feel better and perform better
Why PARTNER With AUTHENTIC SELF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Flexible, personalised, high quality service tailored to the needs of your organisation
Provided by experienced Occupational Therapist (OT), specialising in affirming service for neurodivergent adults
Sessions focussed on practical strategies for work-related concerns and wellbeing
Equip employees to better understand, and meet their needs, feel empowered to contribute to their potential at work
SO What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy (OT) is an allied health profession focussed on promoting health and wellbeing by enabling people to participate in the everyday occupations of life, such as self-care and household activities, education and work, caring for others, leisure and social activities.
OT is client-centred, and looks at the factors that support or act as barriers to the person engaging in an any activity they need or want to do. This involves considering the interaction of factors related to the:
- Person: strengths, interests, preferences, health factors, capacity/skills etc.
- Occupation: what is involved in /are the demands of the activity
- Environment that activity is to be performed in: supports, systems, physical environment, cultural/social elements etc
Then together with the client developing and implementing a plan with evidence-based strategies that support their participation in the activity which may be through education, modifying an activity and/or an environment.
About Authentic Self Occupational Therapy
Our Mission
Authentic Self Occupational Therapy's mission for the Employee Support Program is to equip neurodivergent employees to understand, and meet their own needs, feel empowered to contribute to their potential - to feel better and perform better