Episode 24: Neurodiversity Affirmative Practice [featuring Joel Schwartz]

Neurodiversity, Neurodivergent, Neurotypical. What do all of these terms mean? If you're trying to not only ensure competency but create a neurodiversity-affirmative practice, this episode is for you! Joel Schwartz and I talk about incorporating neurodiversity affirmative practices in your business and discuss why it's not ok to just do the bare minimum. We talk about our journeys, struggles, and experiences, Joel's as an ADHD therapist and entrepreneur and mine as an Autistic, ADHD therapist and entrepreneur. Joel owns the only group therapy practice in California staffed completely by neurodivergent therapists, and moderates the Neurodiversity Affirmative Therapists FB group. This episode is in support and solidarity with Autism Acceptance Month. I love brains that work differently and function outside of a neurotypical world. Let's continue to combat the shame and stigma and celebrate Neurodiversity! ------------------------------------------------------- 🎙️ Listen to more episodes of the All Things Private Practice Podcast here: www.allthingspractice.com/all-things-private-practice-podcast 🎙️Spotify: atppod.com/spotify 🎙️Apple Podcasts: atppod.com/apple 🎙️Google Podcasts: atppod.com/google 🗨️ Join the All Things Private Practice FB Community:  www.facebook.com/groups/privatepracticebuilding ---------------------------- A Thanks to Our Sponsor! I would also like to thank CPH & Associates for sponsoring this episode. This episode of the all things private practice podcast is being brought to you by CPH & Associates. CPH & Associates is a leading provider of malpractice insurance for outpatient mental health practices throughout the United States. With up-to-date legal resources and competitive rates, CPH can ensure your private practice against board complaints and malpractice lawsuits. CPH has committed to providing exceptional customer service and superior coverage to mental health professionals. Protect your career and find peace of mind with CPH. Get a quote and apply at cphins.com/allthings. Mentioned in this episode: A Thanks to Our Sponsor, The Receptionist for iPad! I would also like to thank The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode. As you prepare for the new year as a private practice owner, one area of your business where you might be able to level up your client experience is from the moment that they enter your office and check in with you. For many private practices, the client check-in process can be a bit awkward and confusing. Clients often enter into an empty waiting room. And chances are you're wrapping up a session with someone else, so there's no way of knowing when they arrive. With a visitor management system like The Receptionist for iPad, you can provide clients with a discreet and secure way to check in for their appointment while instantly being notified of their arrival. What's more, The Receptionist offers an iPad list check-in option where clients can scan a QR code to check in, which negates the need for you to buy an iPad and stand. Go to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice and sign up for a free 14-day trial. When you do, you'll get your first month free. And don't forget to ask about our iPad list check-in option. Visit the website for The Receptionist for iPad here!