Training in neurodiversity affirmative, Autistic identification in adults
We provide online, neurodiversity affirmative, training to professionals working within adult, autism assessment (Collaborative Autistic Identification)
This article ‘What does it mean to be neurodiversity affirmative?’, published in the Psychologist and jointly written by Davida, Anna, Jessica, Maeve and Juliana from The Adult Autism Practice and Tara from Thriving Autistic, provides an accessible overview of this essential understanding
Post-training, we offer follow up online-facilitated reflective practice. This is to help you as you continue your journey in developing neuroaffirmative practice
Our core team of trainers:
Dr Maeve Kavanagh
Principal Clinical Psychologist at The Adult Autism Practice and Childversity
Dr Anna Day
Co-Principal Psychologist at The Adult Autism Practice
Katie Kerley
Consultant Occupational Therapist, The Adult Autism Practice
Clinical Director, Horizons Therapy Services
Davida Hartman
Clinical Director at The Adult Autism Practice
Principal Psychologist at The Children’s Clinic
Tara O’Donnell-Killen
Post-identification Support Lead at The Adult Autism Practice
Founder and Director at Thriving Autistic and The Neurodivergent Practitioner Community
Other Autistic Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists from The Adult Autism Practice often also join this core team for training events
The Adult Autism practice is neurodivergent-led and Thriving Autistic is Autistic-led. We are a mix of Autistic, otherwise neurodivergent and neurotypical practitioners
The Adult Autism Practice partners with other organisations such as Thriving Autistic who deliver training on post-identification support. We also partner with The Children’s Clinic and Childversity, to deliver specific training regarding Autistic identification in children
Training Overview
We provide full day and half day training on neurodiversity affirmative, adult Autistic identification for psychologists and other health care practitioners working in:
Adult Mental Health
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Primary Care
Community Network Disability
Training is interactive, with videos and other training materials provided, as well as a post-training pack of resources to support your work
Training includes the following topics:
How to conduct a neurodiversity affirmative, Autistic identification for adults
Comprehensive discussion and guidance on use of screening and Autistic identification tools
Gathering and interpreting information
Reports, letters and documentation
Post-identification support
Our flexible training is adaptable to meet the needs of your individual organisation. We would be delighted to discuss your training needs and create a bespoke package
Please contact training@adultautism.ie to discuss your requirements
Reflective Practice
After training, we offer a facilitated reflective practice space. This is a valuable opportunity to reflect on the training and explore how it might best be integrated in practice
Fees
Full day training
€3500
Half day training
€2500
Please note: to encourage rich discussion and learning, training is capped at 30 attendees
However, if more spaces are needed to accommodate a larger team, please contact us with numbers and we will provide a quote. Larger numbers require more trainers to facilitate the active learning elements
We also offer specific training to meet your organisation’s needs. Please contact training@adultautism.ie for further information