INSTOPP Mentorship - Managing Adult ADHD in the workplace

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Join us for an insightful mentorship session led by Tasneem Abrahams, as she delves into the crucial topic of managing adult ADHD in the workplace. This session promises valuable insights and actionable strategies for therapists, employers and individuals living with ADHD.

Explore the prevalence of ADHD in the adult population and gain a deeper insight into the challenges and strengths associated with this neurodevelopmental condition.

Learn about the rights and responsibilities that individuals with ADHD hold in the workplace.

Gain clarity on how workplaces can foster an inclusive environment for neurodiverse talents from creating a conducive work environment to implementing reasonable accommodations, explore strategies that enhance productivity and well-being.

Explore how OT interventions can contribute to improved focus, organization, and overall well-being that will empower individuals with ADHD to thrive in the workplace.

Don't miss this opportunity to broaden your understanding of adult ADHD in the workplace and equip yourself with tools to create a more inclusive and supportive professional environment.

• Date: 12 April 2024
• Time: 08:00-09:00
• Points: 1 CEU (applied for)
• Platform: Zoom
• Presenter: Tasneem Abrahams

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Note: The event link will only be released to attendees the afternoon before the event.

This session is so much more than a one-sided presentation, as it will also include an invaluable Q&A component. This is your opportunity to ask questions and get professional advice from a skilled person who is active in the field, giving you detailed insights and mentoring you through the challenges you are facing in your practice.

Who should attend:

Occupational Therapists and other health care professionals.

About the presenter:

Tasneem’s professional journey began when she graduated as an occupational therapist from the University of Cape Town in 2002. Through the years she has worked in a variety of settings from mental health, spinal cord injury, neuro rehabilitation, to special education. However, it was in mental health that she found her sense of purpose. She is currently practicing as an Occupational Therapist in private practice and strives to be a neurodiversity ally, providing education and awareness, support, therapy and coaching, to adults and teens who struggle with executive functioning and sensory regulation, with a special interest in ADHD. She is also a founding Director of the NPC, Jozi4Autism.