Discussion Topics

Neurodiversity within Policing, Prisons and Probation

Client Profile Discussions

Which Specific Learning Differences might there be evident from reading Ben’s Profile?


CLIENT PROFILE:


Name: Ben Age: 24


  • Socially isolated and friendships are not sustained.
  • Member of an online group dedicated to Doctor Who.
  • Has multiple reptiles and is committed to their welfare, spending hours at home looking after them. 
  • Becomes anxious when plans are changed at short notice
  • Struggles in a busy environment
  • Displays anxiety when meeting new people
  • Prefers to communicate ideas using technology
  • Can be extremely artistic and is emotionally expressive in their art


Which strategies do you believe would be helpful to Ben? 

What difference might these make, for Ben? 

Which of Ben's strengths can you encourage and develop?

How might your relationship with Ben improve?

Which Specific Learning Differences might there be evident from reading Hannah’s Profile?


CLIENT PROFILE:


Name: Hannah Age: 18


  • Struggles to complete tasks on time and tires quickly
  • Often distracted by the environment and off task
  • Gets frustrated when asked to read large amounts of information
  • Changes topic or talks over others
  • Often forgets to bring required resources to a meeting or brings more than required
  • Prefers when appointments are later in the day
  • Passionate about fairness and is the first to speak up for others
  • Shows enthusiasm for tasks which challenge her creativity


Which strategies do you believe would be helpful to Hannah? 

What difference might these make, for Hannah? 

Which of Hannah's strengths can you encourage and develop?

How might your relationship with Hannah improve?

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