Graduation Year
2021
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Degree Name
Doctor in Psychology (Psy. D.)
Abstract
Ability status in U.S. society is a critical social and cultural identity. “Disability” is often viewed through the lens of pathology as an illness. This kind of view affects not only the personal identity of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities, but also their treatment by others in the community, employers, caregivers, and others in their system of interaction. Even individuals who are strong self-advocates can be silenced by this kind of lens. A more empowering way to view individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities is through the lens of neurodiversity in order to see their abilities, needs, wishes, and lives. The current project proposes the development and evaluation of a manualized training program to build awareness, knowledge, and skills in an effort to build allyship for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities
Faculty Mentor
MyraBeth Bundy, Ph.D.
Department Affiliation
Psychology
Committee Member
Michael McClellan, Ph.D.
Department Affiliation
Psychology
Committee Member
Dustin Wygant, Ph.D.
Department Affiliation
Psychology
Copyright
2021 Allison N. Simpson
Recommended Citation
Simpson, Allison N., "Ability Status, Self-Advocacy, and Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: Neurodiversity-Informed Training for Professionals and Caregivers" (2021). Psychology Doctoral Specialization Projects. 14.
https://encompass.eku.edu/psych_doctorals/14
IRB Approval Number (if applicable)
N/A
IACUC Approval Number (if applicable)
N/A
Included in
Clinical Psychology Commons, Disability Studies Commons, Mental Disorders Commons, Social Justice Commons
Comments
Additional Committee Member: Sandra Medley, Ph.D.