Course Overview
Target Audience: Licensed therapists, counselors, interns, psychologists, social workers, and mental health professionals
Duration: 12-15 hours total | 6 modules
Eligible for professional development hours.
Course Modules
- Foundations of Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice
- Neurodivergent Identity, Diagnosis, and Disclosure
- Education and Academic Support
- Workplace Support and Career Counseling
- Relationships and Social Connection
- Practical Therapeutic Approaches
Delivery Options
Option 1: Three-Day Intensive Workshop
15 hours over 3 consecutive days
Best for: Deep immersion, out-of-town participants, cohort building
Option 2: Six Weekly Sessions
2.5 hours each over 6 weeks
Best for: Busy practice schedules, time for integration between sessions
Option 3: Hybrid Model
Online modules + live practice sessions
Best for: Flexibility, self-paced learning with guided practice
Option 4: Self-Paced Online
Complete at own pace with optional live Q&A
Best for: Individual learners, flexible schedules, continuing education
Format Options
In-Person
Virtual
Hybrid
Course Materials
For Therapists:
- Comprehensive training manual
- Neurodiversity-affirming assessment tools
- Adapted therapeutic intervention guides
- Client handouts and psychoeducation materials
- Resource directory
- Disclosure decision framework
- Burnout assessment tools
For Practice Implementation:
- Office accessibility checklist
- Intake form modifications
- Session structure templates
- Client communication options guide
- Referral resource list
- Supervision and consultation guidelines
Why This Training Matters
Traditional therapy training often views neurodivergence through a pathology lens, focuses on childhood interventions, and uses neurotypical standards for “health.”
Neurodivergent adults need therapists who:
- Affirm their identity and experiences
- Address real barriers in education, work, relationships
- Support authentic self-expression, not masking
- Recognize and treat burnout appropriately
- Provide practical support for navigating a neurotypical world
Learning Outcomes
By completing this training, participants will: