Our monthly Professional Development Workshops offer in-depth and interactive opportunities to explore subject matter designed to advance your professional practice – topics such as “simultaneous interpreting” and “working in remote settings”.
Members complete our 2.5-hour workshops with new skills, knowledge and tools they can apply directly to the workplace. Plus, for every hour of participation in our Workshops, you will receive one credit toward your professional portfolio.
About this Session
Interpreting for Neurodiverse Clients: Understanding ADHD and Enhancing Communication
This presentation will explore the unique communication challenges interpreters face when working with neurodiverse clients, specifically those with ADHD. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of ADHD, its impact on communication, and how neurodiversity shapes interactions in various settings. The session will focus on strategies interpreters can use to maintain clarity and support effective communication, ensuring that the needs of both clients and service providers are met. Attendees will learn techniques to adapt their interpreting style, manage attention challenges, and foster a more inclusive communication environment for neurodiverse individuals.
About the Speaker
Doug is an ADHD coach who has recently transformed his personal journey into a powerful tool for helping others. Through ADHD Coaching Training, Doug discovered innovative strategies that can help clients dramatically improved focus, organization, and productivity. He has recently launched his practice with a focus on youth and children, but also works with adults in giving them a strong scaffolding to overcome some of the challenges that ADHD brings, but to also appreciate the strengths and super-powers it provides. Doug’s sessions blend practical skill-building with motivational guidance, empowering clients to design personalized systems for time management, task completion, and goal-setting. His professional development session at TIL will aid interpreters in better understanding and navigating communication matters as they pertain to interpreting, and provide useful tools for both work and home environments.
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