(REC) Gender and Orientation in Neurodiverse Populations

This seminar looks at bringing awareness to gender and orientation differences that are prevalent in neurodiverse populations. We will discuss a deeper understanding of how implicit bias and current programming curriculums in our field may serve to create barriers to care and positive health outcomes for ND individuals. Finally, we will review actionable items to create trauma assumed and inclusive spaces for the clients we serve.

Learning Objectives:

• Operationally define gender and orientation differences
• Understand statistical prevalence of gender and orientation diversity in neurodiverse populations
• Identify ways to apply knowledge of gender and orientation differences to current behavioral programs and training targets using a Trauma Assumed/ Trauma Informed framework
• Identify actionable behaviors that promote better health outcomes for neurodiverse individuals with gender and orientation differences
• Identify resources to assist families, clients, and colleagues to disseminate trauma assumed care for neurodiverse populations

PRESENTER(S): B. Kueriene Gray

B. Kuereine Gray has been a practicing behavior analyst since 2007 and worked with individuals with disabilities since 1996. Her primary training has been in assistive technology and severe and dangerous behaviors. She has worked in the field of behavior analysis in public schools, private and contract schools, telehealth, adult education, advocacy, expert testimony, and ND adult strengths based skills coaching within work environments. She is a business owner and mom to 3 ND tiny humans.