An Introduction to Neurodiversity

The price of this course is £250. We are offering an early bird discount of 20% until end 12 May which brings the cost down to £200. 

This course is also available to purchase on a payment plan. Please contact mark.busby@thecfc.org.uk to arrange your plan.

Join us for a comprehensive 2-day introductory course designed to help you understand Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as their common co-occurring conditions.
This course will guide you through identifying the symptoms of ADHD and Autism, enabling you to better understand clients who may have a diagnosis or exhibit traits of these conditions. You’ll gain
insights into how these neurological conditions can affect mental health, education, relationships,
and daily life.

This course also delves into the Neurodiversity Paradigm, which views neurological differences as natural variations of the human brain rather than disorders. You'll explore how to work in a Neuro-affirmative way, respecting and celebrating these differences while providing effective support to individuals with ADHD or Autism. Through case studies and real-world examples, you'll learn how to
approach clients in a way that acknowledges and affirms their unique neurocognitive profiles, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship

• Counsellors and psychotherapists (in training or qualified).
• Support service providers working with clients who may have ADHD or Autism.
• Anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of how ADHD and Autism affect mental health and therapy
• Professionals eager to learn how to implement a Neuro-affirmative approach in their work.

• Understand the Conditions: Learn to identify the core features of ADHD and Autism, particularly in adults.
• Recognise the Impact: Explore the relationship between ADHD, Autism, and mental health challenges, including co-occurring difficulties.
• Adopt the Neurodiversity Paradigm: Understand how to approach ADHD and Autism through a Neurodiversity lens, focusing on strengths as well as challenges.
• Work Neuro-affirmatively: Gain strategies for providing Neuro-affirmative support, focusing on respectful and empowering practices.
• Adapt Your Practice: Develop practical tools for adapting your therapeutic approach to work effectively with clients who are autistic or have ADHD.
• Build Confidence: Increase your confidence in working with adults affected by ADHD or Autism, using techniques that affirm their neurodivergence.

• Introduction to ADHD and Autism: Overview of symptoms, features, and the impact on mental health.
• The Neurodiversity Paradigm: Learn how the Neurodiversity Paradigm offers a positive, strengths-based perspective on ADHD and Autism.
• ADHD and Autism in Adults: Understanding how these conditions present in adulthood and their effects on daily life.
• Co-occurring Conditions: Explore the link between ADHD, Autism, and other mental health difficulties.
• Neuro-affirmative Practice: Learn how to work in a Neuro-affirmative way, creating a supportive environment that values and respects neurodiversity.
• Adapting Your Practice: Practical strategies for adapting your therapeutic approach to support clients with ADHD and Autism.
• Building Therapeutic Relationships: Develop skills for creating supportive and effective therapeutic connections with these client groups.

• Enhanced understanding of ADHD and Autism, particularly in adults.
• Practical tools for working with clients affected by these conditions from a Neurodiversity- informed perspective.
• Increased confidence in adapting your practice to support neurodivergent adults.
• Stronger therapeutic relationships with clients who experience these conditions.
• A deeper understanding of Neuro-affirmative practices, ensuring that clients feel valued and respected.

May Mulki
May Mulki is a qualified person-centred trainer with extensive experience in working with both children and adults with ADHD and Autism. She has worked with the Counselling & Family Centre since 2019 and brings personal insight, having raised a child with ADHD. May has also provided support to adult clients with ADHD and Asperger’s, blending both professional knowledge and lived experience in her approach. She is passionate about Neurodiversity and approaches her work through a Neuro-affirmative lens, ensuring her clients’ identities and experiences are respected and celebrated.

For more information on our courses, including making a booking or cancellation, please see course information.