Clinical Training

Foundations of Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy

Reducing therapeutic barriers and supporting authentic expression in neurodivergent clients.

  • 2.25-Hour Training

    Total video duration

  • 4 Clinical Resources

    Ready-to-use tools

    Foundations of Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy

    Autistic and ADHD clients often face barriers in traditional therapy, from sensory overwhelm to masked communication. This foundational training reimagines clinical care through a neurodivergent-affirming lens, helping you create a more spacious, identity-affirming therapy environment.

    Grounded in clinical practice, lived experience, and emerging research, Dr. Neff introduces the SPACE model—Sensory, Predictability, Acceptance, Communication, Empathy—originally developed by Doherty, McCowan, and Shaw for healthcare settings and here adapted for therapeutic work. You’ll gain practical strategies to reduce barriers, build trust, and foster authentic self-expression for neurodivergent clients.

    What You'll Learn:

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

    • Identify key barriers that Autistic and ADHD clients face in traditional therapy settings, including sensory overwhelm and masked communication, and explain how these barriers impact safety and connection.
    • Apply the SPACE framework (Sensory, Predictability, Acceptance, Communication, Empathy) to create therapy environments that affirm neurodivergent identities and support authentic self-expression.
    • Demonstrate strategies for honoring communication diversity, co-regulation, and power-sharing in therapeutic interactions with neurodivergent clients.
    • Integrate neurodivergent-affirming practices into clinical or supervisory settings, using client-ready visuals and tools to enhance predictability, acceptance, and trust.

    This Training Is Ideal For…

    • Therapists, coaches, and clinicians working with Autistic or ADHD adults
    • Mental health professionals expanding their neurodivergent lens
    • Supervisors or educators integrating affirming practices into training spaces


    • 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 working with Autistic and ADHD adults through a neurodivergent-affirming lens.

    What's Included:

    • 2.25 hours of on-demand video content
    • 4 downloadable resources that can be used with clients
    • Slide deck with NDI’s signature high-visual design
    • Full written transcript for accessibility and easy reference
    • Certificate of completion

    Course Outline and Materials

    Speaker Bio

    Dr. Megan Anna Neff 

    Dr. Neff is a late-identified AuDHD psychologist, educator, and founder of Neurodivergent Insights. Her work bridges lived experience, clinical insight, and systems-level analysis to support the healing and empowerment of neurodivergent people. Megan Anna is known for creating accessible, deeply affirming resources that resonate with clients and clinicians alike.
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