Support with Neurodivergence
This range of workshops cover a variety of themes around supporting Neurodiversity in training. Click on the workshop titles below for more information including registration links:
Workshop information
This online workshops is suitable for doctors and dentists who are dyslexic and who wish to develop their understanding of dyslexia in relation to work or training.
Our understanding of dyslexia continues to evolve and increasingly dyslexia is more accurately considered a symptom, not a cause. Many neurocognitive functions are required for literacy, and there are many reasons why this might be a challenge. Dyslexia affects people in different ways and commonly co-occurs with other neurodiverse conditions.
Whilst most people associate dyslexia with difficulties in literacy, they are not aware that it also comes with many skills. Dyslexic people often display standout strengths in a number of areas such as visual thinking, verbal skills and long term memory.
This online workshop is delivered by an Occupational Psychologist,
Learning Objectives
- Deepening an understanding and awareness of dyslexia
- Help to identify and develop the talents, skills and strengths that may have been taken for granted
- Help to find targeted strategies and solutions for the challenges you face at work or in training
Eligibility
A requirement of attending is that you are a doctor/dentist and that:
- You hold a current training number for London or Kent, Surrey or Sussex or part of one of the HEE approved supervised programmes such as the I&R or IGPR schemes.
- Please see PSU's eligibility criteria for further information
Fee: £0
To book your place pease select the workshop you wish to attend:
Tue 21st March 9.30am-12.00pm: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/cd9c84b9-bfb2-4273-aeb4-80...
Thurs 11th May 14.00am-17.00pm: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/5f78b16a-442c-4f6e-94c0-63...
If you require further information please contact: psu.lase@hee.nhs.uk
These informal facilitated online sessions are for dyslexic medical and dental trainees or others who are eligible to use PSU services.
They offer the opportunity to connect with others who are dyslexic, to share experiences, learning and resources in small groups and to seek support from peers. There will be space for discussions in small and large groups.
They take place every couple of months and are facilitated by a member of the PSU team.
The date of the next session is Tuesday 11th April 1-2:30pm via zoom.
To be added to our mailing list for future workshops please complete the following form: https://london.hee.nhs.uk/dyslexia-doctors-workshop or email IST.lase@hee.nhs.uk.
Please note: This is not a formal teaching workshop. If you would like to attend a structured workshop on dyslexia please sign up for the Understanding Dyslexia workshop advertised separately.
Thursday 13th April 9.30am-12.30pm
Tuesday 16th May 14.00-17.00pm
Workshop information
This is an online workshop facilitated by an Occupational Psychologist who is involved in the assessment and support of adults with ADHD.
The workshop will:
- Help to broaden your understanding of ADHD in adults
- Help to identify and develop the talents and skills that you may have taken for granted and not connected to ADHD in the past
- Help to find targeted strategies and solutions for the challenges you face at work or training.
Eligibility
A requirement of attending is that you are a doctor or dentist in training in London, Kent, Surrey or Sussex or on an HEE approved programme such as the I&R or IGPR schemes. Please see PSU's eligibility criteria for further information
Fee: £0
To book your place:
Please select the workshop date you wish to attend:
Thurs 13th April 9.30am-12.00pm: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/b20353ec-ed50-479d-8628-f4...
Tue 16th May 14.30pm-17.00pm: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/2f807392-1732-4ddf-8660-ea...
If you require further information please contact: psu.lase@hee.nhs.uk
Friday 28th April 9:30-1pm (online)
This online workshop will be a practical, interactive introduction to autism for anyone who is autistic or who thinks they may be. The session will be facilitated by Dr Mary Doherty a consultant anaesthetist who who founded Autistic Doctors International and who has published extensively on the topic.
It will cover the basics of autism; the strengths and challenges of autistic doctors & dentists; autistic communication & behaviour; and present evidence-based recommendations for supporting autistic colleagues.
Eligibility
A requirement of attending is that you are a doctor or dentist in training in London, Kent, Surrey or Sussex, or on an HEE supervised programme, eg the I&R or IGPR programme. Please see PSU's eligibility criteria for further information.
Fee: £0
To book your place:
Fri 28th April 9:30-1pm: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/12da2fd9-5430-4443-b291-c2439dae945d
If you require further information please contact: psu.lase@hee.nhs.uk