Our Services
Training in Neurodiversity-Affirmative Approaches
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We provide online training that helps professionals shift from traditional diagnostic approaches to truly neurodiversity-affirmative practice. Whether you’re conducting Autistic identifications or supporting your organisation’s broader culture change, we’re here to guide your development.
Our interactive training is designed for psychologists and healthcare practitioners working in:
Adult Mental Health
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Primary Care
Community Network Disability
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Tailored to Your Organisation
We offer standard half-day and full-day training formats, but we adapt every session to meet your specific needs.
Training is provided by core MDT team members, including Principal Psychologists andfConsultant Occupational Therapists.
We’ve worked with Ireland’s Health Service Executive (including CDNTs, Primary Care, and Adult Disability services), NEPS, multiple doctoral training programs including Trinity College Dublin, IASLT, AOTI and many other organisations - each with customised content that addresses their unique context.
What’s Covered:
Conducting neurodiversity-affirmative Autistic identification for adults and/or children
Comprehensive guidance on screening and identification tools
Gathering and interpreting information effectively
Creating affirming reports, letters, and documentation
Providing meaningful post-identification support
Adapting your service to working within a neurodiversity affirmative paradigm
Training includes videos, interactive elements, and a comprehensive resource pack to support your ongoing practice.
Our flexible training is fully adaptable to meet your organisation’s specific needs. We’d be delighted to discuss your requirements and create a bespoke training package.
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Full Day Training
£3,036 | €3,500
Half Day Training
£2,150 | €2,500
Training is capped at 30 attendees to encourage rich discussion and meaningful learning. Need to accommodate a larger team? Contact us for a tailored quote - larger groups require additional trainers to maintain our interactive approach.
ContactContact us at training@adultautism.ie
Post Assessment Support
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Included with your Autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD assessments is a one-to-one support session with our trusted partners, the award-winning non-profit Thriving Autistic (powered by the Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory). They’ll welcome you into a vibrant neurodivergent community with social meet-ups, advocacy support, and tailored resources.
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Your Post-Assessment Session
Following your identification, you’ll meet with a member of the Thriving Autistic team for a dedicated support session focused on you – your needs, your next steps, and what life looks like beyond identification. Together, you’ll create a plan for moving forward that feels affirming, practical, and aligned with your unique goals.Ongoing Support
After your session, you’ll gain access to Thriving Autistic’s wider community and their 6-week Discover Programme. This includes live sessions, reflective tools, and connections with other Autistic and ADHD adults who share similar experiences. It’s about belonging, empowerment, and finding confidence in your identity. -
Included as part of all Collaborative Autistic, ADHD, and combined assessments.
Additional support sessions and more are available through Thriving Autistic (powered by the Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory) available on request through them.