Clinical Training

Identifying the Lost Generation of Autistic Adults

Recognizing autism in adults who’ve been missed, misunderstood, or misdiagnosed.

  • 3.5-Hour Training

    CPD qualifying hours

  • Clinical Resources

    Ready-to-use tools

    What You'll Learn:

    By the end of this training, you will be able to:

    • Recognize the concept of the "lost generation" of Autistic adults and describe how masking and socio-cultural factors have contributed to under-diagnosis.
    • Identify common co-occurring conditions (such as ADHD, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders) and understand how autism may be overshadowed in complex cases.
    • Apply the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria with more nuance, particularly for adults with non-stereotypical presentations.
    • Incorporate effective autism screening tools into clinical intake processes and feel more confident recognizing autism as part of a treatment course.
    • Understand the high stakes of misdiagnosis — including increased suicide risk, substance use, and treatment-resistant depression — and the protective power of identity integration and community.

    This Training Is Ideal For…

    • Psychologists, therapists, and social workers in private practice or agency settings
    • Clinicians working with adults navigating complex clinical presentations
    • Professionals seeking a more neurodiversity-affirming, identity-centered approach to care
    • Anyone who has ever wondered if they may be missing the full picture in therapy


    • While this is a clinical training designed for providers, late-identified or self-questioning neurodivergent adults have also found this training meaningful.

    Course Level

     Intermediate — Ideal for clinicians with a general background in mental health who are newer to adult autism identification or seeking to build more confidence in applying diagnostic criteria with nuance.

    What's Included:

    • 3 hours of on-demand video content, broken into six accessible modules
    • 30 minutes bonus video trainings
    • Downloadable diagnostic charts, and screening info guides
    • Neurodivergent Insights downloadable Autism Diagnostic Criteria PDF designed for use with clients or as a clinician reference
    • Slide deck with NDI’s signature high-visual design
    • Full written transcript for accessibility and easy reference
    • Accredited for 3.5 CPD Hours
    • CPD Certificate of Completion

    Course Outline and Materials

    Speaker Bio

    Dr. Megan Anna Neff, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

    Dr. Megan Anna Neff (she/they) is an AuDHD clinical psychologist. Author of Self-Care for Autistic People and The Autistic Burnout Workbook, and the forthcoming AuDHD Unlocked (Spring 2027). 

    Founder of Neurodivergent Insights, the business behind her education, training, clinical writing, and the NDI YouTube channel. Grounded in the blend of clinical insight, research, and lived AuDHD experience, NDI translates complex neurodivergent experiences into accessible, compassionate, and affirming resources for adults, clinicians and helping professionals worldwide.
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