Neurodevelopment Network - Lunch & Learn NZ Series
Implications to practice:
Critical Perspectives on Chronic Illness and Cure Narratives: Insights for Allied Health Professionals
Follow up session following last months presentation by Amy Hogan, Researcher and Member Support Advisor, Cerebral Palsy Society of New Zealand
12pm - 12.30pm | Tuesday 11 March, 2025 | Hosted on Zoom
In this session, Jane Hamer will facilitate a knowledge translation session on the implications of last month’s L&L by Amy Hogan, Researcher and Member Support Advisor from the Cerebral Palsy Society. Amy provided an overview of her Master's thesis, which critically examines the constructions of chronic illness and cure narratives. The focus will be on identifying potential teachable elements for allied health professionals from a critical health perspective.
To enhance learning and active participation in the knowledge translation session we invite you to watch last month’s session.
Three questions to think about ahead of the Knowledge Translation session, which we will collaboratively discuss are:
- What language you use when discussing therapy goals?
- How can we change our language from deficit based to capacity-based language?
- How can health professionals create space for chronicity in their work?
Access the session here.
About Amy Hogan
Amy Hogan is based in Auckland, New Zealand, with 20 years of experience in disability research, advocacy, and policy development, with a focus on health and social justice. She lives with cerebral palsy (CP) and has worked for the Cerebral Palsy Society of New Zealand, contributing to research, policy, advocacy, and system change. Amy holds a Master’s in Psychology (First Class Honours), with a thesis on the language construction of treatments and cures for chronic conditions. She also has experience as a lecturer, panellist, and keynote speaker for diverse audiences, including government, academics, and policy advisers.
In 2025, Amy will hold leadership roles, including co-chair of the Australian and New Zealand Cerebral Palsy Strategy, co-chair of Access Matters Aotearoa, board member of the Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, and a member of the Auckland Council Disability Panel. She is now focused on leveraging her unique personal and professional experience for international collaboration and strategic advocacy.
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