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Discover a groundbreaking approach in trauma therapy – one that doesn't seek to change neurodivergent clients but celebrates their unique strengths and perspectives.

Dear Colleague,

Our neurodivergent clients face a constant battle between authenticity and conformity. That never-ending tension can be profoundly traumatizing, and leave them feeling isolated, ashamed, and inadequate.

As clinicians, we hold the key to unlocking their true potential and helping them navigate a world not designed for them.

In this programme, we share practical strategies you can use right away to connect authentically with your neurodivergent clients and foster their self-acceptance, confidence, and resilience at any stage of life.

Join us in this comprehensive new course and discover how you can adapt the modalities you’re already using to meet the unique needs of individuals with autism, ADHD, and other neurodiverse variations.

PLUS, when you’ll finish this programme, you’ll already have met all the educational requirements to become a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS)—at no additional cost to you!

Your course trainers,

-Anna Clarke, Monique Mitchelson, and Robyn Blake Mortimer

Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) Certification Training

A $2,179.82 Value – Register Now for Just $299.99

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Get instant, unlimited access to all course materials and earn up to 57.5 CPD Hours.

Inside this self-paced certification course, you’ll get step-by-step guidance on the most common challenges in working with Autism and ADHD from three leading neurodiversity experts.

This training demystifies the complexities of neurodiversity, and focuses on practical, evidence-based strategies you can use in your very next session to help your clients thrive.

You’ll finish the course with a deeper understanding of neurodiversity-affirming practices, and a full toolkit of interventions that respect and harness the strengths of neurodiverse individuals.

You’ll leave equipped with a comprehensive toolkit for addressing a wide range of trauma-related challenges, along with a revitalized passion for doing the work of healing.

Whether you're new to the field or looking to refine your approach, you’ll be prepared to make a meaningful difference in the lives of neurodiverse clients, ensuring they receive the compassionate and effective care they deserve.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) Certification Training

A $2,179.82 Value – Register Now for Just $299.99

 GET STARTED TODAY

Get instant, unlimited access to all course materials and earn up to 57.5 CPD Hours.

What You’ll Discover Inside this Neurodiversity Specialist Course:
 
Session 1: Introduction to Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy
 
  • The Social Model of Disability and its implications for your practice
  • Understanding the Autistic and ADHD neurotypes
    • Where Autism and ADHD symptoms overlap and where they don’t
  • Special considerations for working with neurodivergent female clients
  • Diagnosis matters: Why we need to get this right
    • Key clinical skills for Autism and ADHD assessment
  • Reframing behaviour in a neurodiversity affirming therapy framework
    • What school refusal really means in neurodivergent children
    • The most common presenting ‘problems’ for neurodivergent children in therapy
    • The most common presenting ‘problems’ for neurodivergent adults in therapy
  • Core support needs: understand the accommodations Autistic and ADHD clients need
    • Neurodivergent clients’ different self-regulation strategies
    • Co-regulation strategies for clinicians supporting neurodivergent clients
    • How to adapt play therapy for neurodivergent children
Session 2: How Your Neurodiverse Clients Experience Trauma… and How They Heal
 
  • Why neurodiverse people are uniquely vulnerable to trauma
  • How to work with social isolation and rejection in childhood and adulthood
  • Recognise the signs and symptoms of Autistic Burnout
  • How to reduce and prevent Autistic Burnout in your clients
  • Why many clinicians miss the signs of trauma in neurodivergent clients
  • The biggest barriers to effective trauma treatment for neurodiverse clients
  • How to create a safe therapeutic space for neurodiverse clients
Session 3: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Framework for Trauma Therapy
 
  • The 3 stages of trauma therapy
  • Neurodiversity-affirming practices you can apply right now no matter what modalities you use
  • How to screen for neurodiversity when a client presents for trauma treatment
  • Powerful strategies to build rapport with neurodivergent clients
  • When and how to use psychoeducation to empower clients ADHD and Autism
  • Simple changes you can make to structure therapy for better outcomes with neurodivergent clients
  • How to adapt your interventions to neurodivergent clients’ different sensory needs
Session 4: Autism and ADHD in Girls and Women
 
  • How Autism and ADHD look different in female clients
  • The critical impact of masking on girls and women
  • Common and co-occurring comorbidities for neurodivergent girls and women
  • The impact of hormones on mental health across the lifespan
    • How estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone effect neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine
    • How puberty, pregnancy, and menopause impact neurodivergent girls and women differently
Session 5: Autism and ADHD in children
 
  • The latest guidelines for neurodiversity-affirming practice with children
  • Age-appropriate language to build trust with neurodiverse children
  • How work effectively with parents and teachers
  • Essential strategies to avoid burnout
  • How to defuse battles over social media and technology
  • Strategies to help neurodivergent children manage anxiety
  • The best neurodiversity-affirming options for play therapy

Click here for course objectives and outline
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) Certification Training

A $2,179.82 Value – Register Now for Just $299.99

 GET STARTED TODAY

Get instant, unlimited access to all course materials and earn up to 57.5 CPD Hours.

Benefits of Certification
 
 

The benefits of certification are endless! Here are a few of the top benefits our certification holders love:

  • Clinical expertise: Show clients and colleagues your commitment to honing your skills and staying up to date on Autism approaches and best practices.
  • Client trust: Certification shows your clients you care about providing the best care possible. It reveals your professional ability to take on challenging clients and succeed!
  • Documentation of knowledge: Certification is both a professional and personal accomplishment. It's an unbiased barometer of your training and dedication to your practice.
  • Professional recognition: Set yourself apart from the thousands of clinicians relying on outdated methods to treat their clients. Increase your opportunities for career advancement and client referrals.
Click here to learn more about the certification.

Certification Made Simple

 

In just three easy steps, you will become a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) starting today:

Step 1: Watch the online certification training.

Step 2: Complete the CPD tests and instantly print your certificates of completion.

Step 3: Submit the Certification Questionnaire included in this training and we'll cover the cost of your certification for 2 years (a $249.99 value!). Click here for full Certification requirements.


That's it! No hidden fees. No catch. Just certification made EASY.

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MEET YOUR PRESENTERS

Monique Mitchelson

Monique Mitchelson, Clinical Psychologist (M.ClinPsych) (MAPS) Bachelor of Psych.Science (Hons.) Board Approved Supervisor.

Monique Mitchelson is a neurodivergent Clinical Psychologist working in private practice in Brisbane Australia. She specializes in working with trauma, complex PTSD, sleep disorders and chronic pain/illness, and has an interest in Neurodiversity particularly in women and girls. She works with many Autistic and ADHD people and has a neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ safe workspace.

Click here for information about Monique Mitchelson
Anna Clarke

Anna Clarke MCPT, BPsych(Hons)

Anna Clarke MCPT, BPsych(Hons) is a Psychologist and Play Therapist. They work with a range of presentations including post-traumatic stress disorder, aggression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, depression, emotion regulation problems and attachment-related difficulties in children, adolescents, and adults. Anna works collaboratively with clients and families in creating treatment goals and emphasises a client-centred, strengths-based, and Neurodivergent-Affirming approach to therapy.

Click here for information about Anna Clarke
Anna Clarke

Robyn Blake-Mortimer, BA (Hons), Grad Dip Ed, Grad Dip Spec Ed, Grad Cert Gifted Ed, M Psych Clinical, Dip Clin Hypnosis, MAPS

Robyn Blake-Mortimer is a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years of experience. She specialises in working with couples and grief, including the communication challenges faced by neurodiverse couples, where one may have ADHD or autism spectrum disorder. Robyn is always finding new ways to help her clients and improve her practice and in 2014 she became the first Certified Gottman Couples therapist in South Australia.

Click here for information about Robyn Blake-Mortimer

 

Frequently Asked Questions
By acknowledging and celebrating neurodiversity, therapists can foster a sense of belonging and acceptance, which is essential for building trust and rapport with their clients.

As a neurodiversity-affirming therapist you will create a safe and affirming space where neurodivergent clients feel empowered to explore their identities and express themselves authentically.

You’ll know how to counteract the stigma often associated with neurodevelopmental differences, enabling clients to embrace their identities and feel validated in their experiences.

All of these skills will make you an expert at helping neurodivergent clients heal from trauma and thrive.
This certification course is your first step to becoming a neurodiversity specialist!

You’ll deepen your understanding of specific neurodivergent populations, so you can better serve your clients with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, dyslexia, or other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Plus, you’ll develop targeted interventions tailored to your neurodivergent clients’ individual needs that are respectful and responsive to their cultural identities and experiences.

And with an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist certification, your knowledge and expertise will be on display – showing both clients and colleagues your commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of neurodivergent individuals and their families.

Get started now!
As soon as you register for this on-demand training, the course materials are instantly yours to keep, access, and review at your own pace, around your own schedule.
Yes! Our mission is to help you thrive in your practice. If you're not 100% satisfied and decide this program is not for you then contact us and we'll make it right.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) Certification Training

A $2,179.82 Value – Register Now for Just $299.99

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