Cultivating Inclusion: Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice in Therapeutic Horticulture

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This presentation will explore how therapeutic horticulture can become a powerful and inclusive practice when approached through a neurodiversity-affirming lens. Jasmine, an Occupational Therapist and founder of Space to Grow OT, will share insights from her work with neurodivergent women and caregivers, alongside her current studies in horticulture. Participants will learn the foundations of neurodiversity-affirming practice, discover why gardening and nature-based activities are uniquely supportive for neurodivergent people, and gain practical strategies for adapting horticultural environments and activities to honour sensory needs, autonomy, and identity.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Define the principles of neurodiversity and describe what it means to take a neurodiversity-affirming approach in therapeutic settings.
2. Explain how therapeutic horticulture can support the wellbeing, identity, and participation of neurodivergent people.
3. Identify ways to adapt horticultural activities and environments to meet diverse sensory, cognitive, and emotional needs.
4. Reflect on their own practice and consider how to embed neurodiversity-affirming principles into therapeutic horticulture.
5. Apply practical strategies for creating inclusive, flexible, and empowering horticultural experiences that honour choice, autonomy, and identity.

Speakers:

Speaker 1: Jasmine Fuller

Bio: Jasmine is an Occupational Therapist and the founder of Space to Grow OT, a private practice dedicated to supporting neurodivergent women and caregivers. Through a neurodiversity-affirming approach, she helps clients build sustainable routines, manage their energy, and strengthen self-understanding. Her work centres on guiding women to come home to themselves, so they can experience greater wellbeing, confidence, and alignment in daily life. Alongside her occupational therapy practice, Jasmine is completing a Certificate III in Horticulture, expanding her skills in therapeutic gardening and nature-based practice. She is passionate about weaving together occupational therapy, neurodiversity-affirming principles, and horticulture to create inclusive, restorative spaces where people can grow — both in the garden and in themselves.

Email Address: jasmine@spacetogrowot.com.au

Event Details

This presentation will explore how therapeutic horticulture can become a powerful and inclusive practice when approached through a neurodiversity-affirming lens. Jasmine, an Occupational Therapist and founder of Space to Grow OT, will share insights from her work with neurodivergent women and caregivers, alongside her current studies in horticulture. Participants will learn the foundations of neurodiversity-affirming practice, discover why gardening and nature-based activities are uniquely supportive for neurodivergent people, and gain practical strategies for adapting horticultural environments and activities to honour sensory needs, autonomy, and identity. Learning Objectives By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Define the principles of neurodiversity and describe what it means to take a neurodiversity-affirming approach in therapeutic settings. 2. Explain how therapeutic horticulture can support the wellbeing, identity, and participation of neurodivergent people. 3. Identify ways to adapt horticultural activities and environments to meet diverse sensory, cognitive, and emotional needs. 4. Reflect on their own practice and consider how to embed neurodiversity-affirming principles into therapeutic horticulture. 5. Apply practical strategies for creating inclusive, flexible, and empowering horticultural experiences that honour choice, autonomy, and identity.

Date: October 14, 2025

Start time: 19:30 AEDT

End time: 21:00 AEDT

Venue: Online/ Webinar

Email: contact@tha.org.au