Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Trauma Informed Care for Persons Who Are NeuroAtypical
Trauma Informed Care for Persons Who Are NeuroAtypical
Trauma Informed Care for Persons Who Are NeuroAtypical
Thursday 8th April 2021
Understand trauma-informed care for neuroatypical individuals with Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes on Counselor Toolbox Podcast. Learn practical strategies and insights.
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Get the buttons here!Trauma-Informed Care for NeuroAtypical Individuals: Understanding Unique Needs
This difficulty processing stimuli can lead to school failure, frequent discipline, and both of those things often lead to a sense of powerlessness and low self-esteem, increases stress, increases glutamate levels.
Have you ever wondered how someone who processes the world differently might experience trauma? In this episode of the 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes', Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes sheds light on trauma-informed care for neuroatypical individuals. Neuroatypical refers to those who perceive and interact with the world in ways that differ from the neurotypical population. Dr. Snipes dives into how these unique perspectives can lead to challenges such as school failure, frequent discipline, and low self-esteem.
She also discusses how hypersensitivity to stimuli can trigger hallucinations in individuals with schizophrenia, highlighting the importance of tailored care approaches. Neglect and unintentional abuse are common issues faced by neuroatypical individuals, often stemming from undiagnosed special needs. Dr. Snipes explores how everyday parenting practices might be overwhelming or traumatic for neuroatypical infants and toddlers. The episode also delves into Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their heightened impact on those who are neuroatypical. Dr.
Snipes emphasizes the importance of creating supportive environments that consider sensory gating abnormalities, which can cause overstimulation and further trauma. Whether you're a counselor, coach, sober companion, or someone affected by mental health issues, this episode offers valuable insights into the unique needs of neuroatypical individuals. It’s an eye-opener for anyone looking to understand and support those who process the world differently. Tune in to gain practical strategies for providing compassionate and effective care.