Neurodiversity Therapist Training & Resources
Resources for therapists for neurodivergence training to foster understanding, inclusivity, and growth. Access tools and strategies for a more supportive environment.
If you have questions or want support, please reach out to me and we can get started.
Being A Neurodivergent Therapist
It has supercharged our work and has a positive impact on our clients
Those with autistic traits may make good social psychologists
What Is It Like To Be A Therapist With Autism?
How my adhd impacted my paperwork
I Got Trained in Identifying ADHD Without Realizing I Had It
Autistic, ADHD Therapists and Entrepreneurs
Neurodiversity and psychotherapy—Connections and ways forward
How therapy can traumatize autistic people
Great Directory of ND therapists:
General ND Trainings
The Inside of Autism (multiple presenters)
A deep dive into Adult ADHD by Bobbi-Jo Molokken, LPC
The Neurodiversity Paradigm and Autistic Adults in Therapy by Katy Higgins Lee, MFT
Being Neurodivergent in a Neurotypical World by B Lourenco, LMHC
Non-CEU Trainings
The ADHD Toolbox: The Polyvagal Theory and how it relates to ADHD with Dr. Stephen Porges
Transition to Adulthood – Autistic Burnout and the Costs of Coping and Passing
Using the IFS Lens to Include the Autistic Experience video by Sarah Bergenfield
Is this Autism by Donna Samarel Henderson
Testing & Diagnosis Training
Zur Institute: Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Differential Diagnoses
Zur Institute: Training on Autism Looks Different in Females and How to Identify Them.
How the MIGDAS-2 Helps Develop a Comprehensive Framework for Autism Evaluations.
(MIGDAS-2) Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum, Second Edition by Marilyn J. Monteiro, PhD, and Sheri Stegall, PhD
ADHD Assessment for Adults (Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D - is ADHD and affirming)
Introduction to Therapeutic Assessment (Raja David, Ph.D - not specific to ND testing but is an affirming approach to testing in general.)
Development and Validation of the Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire
A Rasch Validation in Adults with and Without Autism Spectrum Disorders
The Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale-Revised
Psychometric Exploration of the RAADS-R with Autistic Adults
Non-CE Credit Trainings:
Discussing the diagnostic manual autism criteria: Aucademy educating with Chloe and harry
Do I Have Autism? ADHD? Both? An Adult’s Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment (w/ Benjamin Yerys, Ph.D.)
Diagnosing and Treating Eating Disorders Alongside ADHD (with Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D.)
Properties of Light Autistic Informed Assessment Workshops by Rachel Boggan LCSW
Neurodiversity Affirming ADHD Evaluation (Holly Herold, EDM, MA, LCMHC and Reese Ramponi APRN, PMHNP-BC)
DSM-5-TR Online Assessment Measures
Look above in the formal testing and self dx section for more info on this topic
If you feel overwhelmed - reach out and I can help you break this down
Articles/Books on Diagnosis
ADHD Testing:
Diagnosing (ADHD) in young adults: A qualitative review
Neuropsych testing not useful for ADHD diagnosis
A systematic review of the utility of continuous performance tests among adults with ADHD
Autism Testing:
Identifying & Assessing a PDA profile - Practice Guidance
Individualizing the autism assessment process: A framework for school psychologists
Is This Autism?: A Companion Guide for Diagnosing and Is This Autism? by Donna Henderson, Sarah Wayland, et al.
The Adult Autism Assessment Handbook by Davida Hartman, Tara O'Donnell-Killen
General Information:
Screenings when first meeting a client
Attention, monotropism and the diagnostic criteria for autism
ND Therapy Approaches
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Different Therapy Approaches
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Tony Attwood Trainings
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Training on PDA
ND Networks and Training Resources
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Aucademy
Autistic hyper-empathy: Bobbi and Tanya educate Aucademy
Autistic situational mutism: Ben & Libby educate Aucademy 09.04.2022
Autistic masking & introducing Autistic shielding: Katie & Kieran educate Aucademy
Autistic sensory, stimming, & relaxation techniques: Annette & Monique educate Aucademy 16.10.2021
Executive functioning differences: Melissa Simmonds educates Chloe of Aucademy 06.08.2021
Autistic masking REALLY: Kieran Rose educates Aucademy's Chloe 29.05.2021
Autistic empathy: Double empathy Aucademy special: Damian, Bobbi, Kieran, Annette, Rachel, & Chloe
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AUsome
Provides training for therapists, educators, and parents. Run by neurodivergent folks and very reasonably priced.
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ADDitude Training
Defining Features of ADHD That Everyone Overlooks: RSD, Hyperarousal, More
An ADHD Guide to Emotional Dysregulation and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Flip Side of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: ADHD Energy and Motivation
The OCD-ADHD Link: What You Should Know When You Have Both
Deficient Emotional Self-Regulation: The Overlooked ADHD Symptom That Impacts Everything (Barkley)
Questions? Need Support?
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Adding to this Page…
I am continuously adding to this page as I get new information so come check back to see new additions. If you have any resources that you have found helpful but are not listed please email me as I would love to add them: henry@therapyforpetpeople.com
Please forgive any typos or broken links. As an ADHDer it’s a challenge for me to keep up but I am making it a priority as this page is truly a labor of love. Be sure to forward the link to others in your life who may benefit from this information. Bring some food and water as this is a deep deep dive into all things neurodivergent.