LOAPAC Code of Ethics

• Members understand that the neurodiversity affirming paradigm is the lens through which we view all variations of the human brain, not just Autistic and ADHD brains.

• Members are deeply committed to affirming the natural adaptative operating system of Autistic brains.​, including - but not limited to - Autistic communication, information, and sensory processing patterns.

• Members consider and address environmental/ systemic factors that impact the lives of Autistic people and do not limit assessment or support to intrapersonal factors.

• We are firmly against practices that undermine the self determination of Autistics. 

• Members are committed to ongoing education about neurodiversity, Autistic and ADHD research, and reflection on their own biases and assumptions.

• Members seek to work collaboratively with allied and medical health colleagues.

• Members will seek to educate practitioners who still use the medical model with integrity and good will.

• Members adhere to the three-pronged fundamentals of evidence based practice. 

• Members prioritise self care and seek support as needed. 

• Members shall respect the intellectual property of others. 

• Members will have well documented plans to support themselves and their clients should they (the member) require time off work for self care.