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Uni-Diversity Laurie Mitchell and GC
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CLINICIANS AND PROFESSIONALS

My approach and services are intended to be different.

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My approach and services are built on the foundation of consciousness, self-reflection, curiosity, wilingness and understanding. They are anchored in the idea of community and collaboration,

and the belief that we have to ability to create change if we want it.

 

Whether you are a new or experienced educator, Special Care Counsellor (Special Education Technician), Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Speech Language Pathologist, Physiotherapist or any other professional title, you may face difficulties in relation to communicating with non functionally speaking or non speaking individuals, challenging behaviour, understanding autistic thinking or other complex manifestations of various disabilities. Perhaps you are meeting obstacles in applying your methods within your current context and reality or meeting success for the person/people that you are supporting.

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No matter the age of the person/people that you are servicing, nor whether they have a diagnosis or not, here are some examples of situations that you may be experiencing right now:​

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  • you aren't sure exactly how to do what you need to do

  • you are struggling to clarify neurodiverse needs

  • it feels impossible to approach crisis situations and difficult behaviour

  • you find it hard to understand neurodiverse perceptions

  • you can't find a realistic way to apply techniques and strategies in the everyday routines

  • you are seeking new information and ideas for your toolbox

  • you can't see what can be done to help beyond what is already being done

  • you wish you had time to research services, programs, policies, laws, resources etc.

  • you would love to be able to be focus more on promoting and/or maintaining independence.

No matter what situation you are in,

I support you in the way that you need it most

 

Clarifying Needs & Setting Goals

Understand your own and your client’s needs,

especially during and after a diagnosis,

and identify what changes you want to make.

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Creating a Realistic, Actionable Plan

Develop step-by-step strategies to manage challenges,

implement professional recommendations, and reduce overwhelm.

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Navigating Difficult Behavior & Crisis Situations

Learn how to approach and respond to crisis moments and challenging behaviors with confidence.

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Understanding Neurodiversity & Diagnosis

Gain insight into your client's diagnosis

and how their diverse mind works to better support them.

 

Accessing Information & Resources

Discover relevant services, programs, laws, and tools available to your role;

and how to use them.

 

Supporting Growth & Independence

Explore ways to promote independence, adapt everyday life, and go beyond what’s already being done.

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If you are experiencing something that I didn't mention and you would like to discuss your situation,

or if you would like to learn more about my approach and my process, you can book a free thirty minute consultation or send me a direct message, by following the corresponding link below.

Professional Services

SERVICES FOR CLINCIANS AND PROFESSIONALS

I work directly with individual professional and clinical teams in your environment to understand your everyday reality.

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My services are meant to help you untangle your experience, in order to identify your authentic intentions and true needs, along with those of the people you support. Doing this, then facilitates the process of tailoring my support to what you need, finding actionable strategies and implementing realistic solutions that work towards improving the everyday reality of working with and supporting others, by creating the reailty that you desire.

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I always strive to respect personal limitations, values and beliefs, and understand and acknowledge who you and the person/people you support are, in order to provide more effective existing interventions with fewer challenges for everyone involved.​

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You can find more information below, or you can book a free thirty minute phone or virtual call to discuss your situation and get a personalized recommendation about which service would best meet your needs.

ACCOMPANIMENT PACKAGES

My accompaniment services are based on a coaching model and available for individual professionals

and clinical teams. My services always begin with working directly with you to

understand your priorities and to determine your needs. 

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Together, we reflect on your goals and your approach, determine where you are meeting success and where you are meeting challenges in adapting and applying your professional skills while working towards finding creative solutions that are realistic for integrating, communicating, and meeting diverse or

challenging needs more effectively, within your personal context.

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TThe completion of this process is what allows me to provide specifically tailored recommendations that are meant to accompany you in making the changes that you are ready to make.​​

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If you would like to discuss your situation and learn more about my approach and my process, 

click on the corresponding link below that matches your interest.

"Coaching is a process that aims to improve performance and focuses on the ‘here and now’ rather than on the distant past or future.

While there are many different models of coaching, here we are not considering the ‘coach as expert’ but, instead, the coach as a facilitator of learning.

There is a huge difference between teaching someone and helping them to learn. In coaching, fundamentally, the coach is helping the individual to improve their own performance: in other words, helping them to learn.

Good coaches believe that the individual always has the answer to their own problems but understands that they may need help to find the answer."

                                                                    Definition from: www.skillsyouneed.com/learn/coaching.html

COMPLETE PACKAGE

Complete accompaniment packages are available in person for clinicians/professionals looking for help to clarify the needs of a person in their care and support to apply techniques and interventions in real time.

 

This service helps individual professionals or clinical teams address a specific situation in relation to 1:1 or group sessions, with a personalized package that can include some or all of the following:

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  • observations, interviews and report reading relevant to the specific situation

  • a personalized training series for implicated clincians and professionals

  • functional behaviour assessments

  • real time modeling and natural environment coaching

  • guided interventions

  • behavioural support in real time.

PARTIAL PACKAGE

Partial accompaniment packages are available in person for clinicians/professionals looking for help to clarify the needs of a person in their care and a step by step intervention plan to address the situation.

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This service helps individual professionals or clinical teams address a specific situation in relation to one client, with a personalized package that can include some or all of the following:

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  • observations, interviews and report readin relevant to the specific situation

  • hypothesis of the need(s)

  • a personalized training series for implicated clinicians and professionals

  • a step by step intervention plan

  • recommendations for each individual

  • referral to other professionals or services, if applicable.

MINI PACKAGE

Mini accompaniment packages are available in person for clinicians/professionals looking for help to clarify the needs of a person in their care and recommendations for implicated individuals and resources, if applicable.

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This service helps individual professionals or clinical teams address a specific situation with a personalized package that can include some or all of the following:

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  • observations, interviews and report reading in relation to the specific situation

  • hypothesis of the need(s)

  • recommendations for each implicated individual

  • referral to other professionals or services, if applicable.

SITUATIONAL CONSULTATIONS

Situational consultations are available in person and online for clinicians/professionals looking for ideas and support for how to make changes in specific situations, including dealing with aggressive behaviour, lack of progress/change, changes in behaviour, inappropriate behaviour, teaching specific skills etc.

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This service provides an opportunity for individual professionals or clinical teams to discuss specific situations that you are experiencing, with the goal of brainstorming out of the box ideas to do address it, make changes, modify interventions, and improve the situation.

COMMUNITY OF PRACTISE CONSULTATIONS

Community of practise consultations are available in person and online for clinicians/professionals looking for opportunities to discuss effectively meeting individual needs and addressing neurodiversity

within their typical structure and methods.

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This service provides an opportunity for clinical teams to discuss situations in which you are experiencing challenges and brainstorm outside of the box ideas, in order to actively make changes in the day to day, and more effectively meet the ongoing needs in complex situations.

TRAININGS

I have created four training series that are available to both clinicians/professionals, as well as their

community (parents, guardians, collaborators, partners etc.) each tailored to a specfic need.

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Trainings are offered both in person and online and are designed to equip and empower individuals with information and tools that increase confidence and efficacy in practically and realistically meeting needs.

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The four series that are currently available include "Embracing Autism", "Embracing Human Diversity", "Embracing Alzheimer's" and "Supporting Non Speaking Individuals."

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Certain trainings may be recommended for the clinical team as part of the accompaniment service.

AUTISM ACCEPTANCE

I feel strongly that one of the biggest hurdles for people with autism and their families, is society's knowledge,

or lack thereof, of autism.

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My contribution to addressing this, is through offering presentations and workshops for youth, teens, and adults that provide information to help create autism awareness, that through continued discussion will shift to autism acceptance and inclusion. Autism specific presentations, workshops and information sessions are available to clinicians/professionals, as well as their community (parents, guardians, collaborators, partners etc.)

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I also offer a space here on my website in which people can share their personal stories in relation to autism.

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If you are clinician or professional who works with autistic individuals, don't hesitate to contact me if you would like to share your story.​

RESOURCE SERVICE

Providing direct care to others requires energy at every turn, not only for the everyday activities but also to seek information and remain up to date on resources. Not to mention the energy required to take care of oneself, and to focus not only on your work but also your personal goals and relationships.

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My individualized support offers you assistance in finding social and alternative educational programs, residences and housing, job training, transportation training, leisure activities, protocols, procedure and laws relevant to your situation, available resources for your needs, and more.

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I can also assist you with the paperwork required to gain access to resources.

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