Clinical Series

Foundations of Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy

Affirming and Empowering the Authentic Self

  • 2 hours

    Video duration

  • 4 Sharable Resources

    4 sharable clinical resources

    Foundations of Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy

    Designed for therapists building their neurodivergent-affirming foundations, this 1-hour 40-minute training introduces the SPACE framework for creating safe, validating, and identity-affirming therapy spaces. It includes bonus client-ready visuals and videos on communication diversity.

    You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of what gets in the way of safety and connection for ND clients—and a flexible framework to help you offer care that affirms difference, builds trust, and supports authentic self-expression.

    Pillars of Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy

    Autistic and ADHD individuals face significant barriers in traditional therapy settings — from sensory overwhelm to masked communication. This foundational training reimagines clinical care through a neurodivergent-affirming lens. Whether you're early in your learning or looking to deepen your framework, this course will help you create a more spacious, identity-affirming therapy room.

    Grounded in clinical practice, lived experience, and emerging research, Dr. Neff introduces the SPACE model—a flexible framework centered on:
     Sensory Needs
      Predictability
      Acceptance
      Communication
      Empathy
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    The SPACE framework was originally developed by Doherty, McCowan, and Shaw for healthcare settings, and here adapted by Dr. Neff for therapeutic contexts.

    You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of what gets in the way of safety and connection for ND clients—and a deeper sense of how to offer care that affirms difference, builds trust, and supports authentic self-expression.

    This training is designed for:

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     Therapists, coaches, and clinicians working with Autistic or ADHD adults
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     Mental health professionals expanding their neurodivergent lens
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      Supervisors or educators integrating affirming practices into training spaces
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    Join the growing movement of ND Clinicians

    Join the growing movement of clinicians reshaping therapy to meet neurodivergent needs — rooted in compassion, collaboration, and co-regulation.

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