The Brain: Everyone's is Different

Hosted by Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

Join Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt for an all-day event on October 29, 2026, from 8:00 AM-4:30 PM CT exploring how every brain is different and how social workers and healthcare professionals can provide compassionate, ethical, and affirming care for neurodiverse individuals and families.

This event has been approved for 6 CEUs by NASW-TN.

Participants will explore autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and other neurodevelopmental conditions while gaining a deeper understanding of how trauma, environment, and social determinants of health influence brain development and functioning. Sessions will cover neurodiversity-affirming practices, trauma-informed care, communication strategies, capacity and consent, ethical decision-making, and ways to support self-determination across the lifespan.

Attendees will leave with practical tools and resources to promote person-centered care, improve support for neurodiverse clients, and advocate for more inclusive and equitable services.

Click here to register.