Towards neuro-inclusive care: neurodivergent peoples’ needs in gambling harm support and treatment

Summary

This report is the third and final phase of the neurodiversity research programme. It synthesises the findings from the Phase 1 and 2 reports and provides additional insights on how treatment and support provision can best support neurodivergent people experiencing gambling harms. Six key principles are discussed and resources produced by the charity Ara Recovery for All are presented for professionals to improve and tailor their care.

Topics covered

Gambling behaviour among neurodivergent people
Experiences and drivers of gambling harm among neurodivergent people
Effective approaches to gambling support and treatment
Key principles for tailored and effective support provision
Resources and tools to best support neurodivergent individuals

Key findings

Tools and resources to best identify, communicate and engage with neurodivergent people were produced by a gambling specialist support service and tested and approved by an Advisory Panel.
Six key principles for effective support and treatment were found to include:
- understanding and adapting to the diversity of communication needs
- ensuring clarity and simplicity in communications
- promoting autonomy and independence
- nurturing supportive environments that consider sensory activities
- incorporating self-directed or informal support strategies
- improving staff knowledge and training

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Towards neuro-inclusive care: neurodivergent peoples’ needs in gambling harm support and treatment

Towards neuro-inclusive care: neurodivergent peoples’ needs in gambling harm support and treatment