Presented by, Institute for Health and Recovery(IHR)
This training explores the intersection of neurodiversity, trauma, and substance use among youth and young adults. Neurodevelopmental differences, including ADHD and Autism, can shape how young people experience, regulate, and respond to their environments, influencing patterns of substance use and engagement in care.
Building on foundational concepts of co-occurring disorders, participants will examine how these factors interact in complex and overlapping ways. The training reviews common presentations, risk and protective factors, and key considerations for working with neurodivergent youth across settings.
Participants will also be introduced to practical, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming strategies, including ways to adapt communication, screening, and intervention approaches to better support engagement and treatment.
