11 Neurodiversity Trainings for Therapists in Canada

Neurodiversity-affirming therapy is changing how therapists work with neurodiverse clients. With therapists across Canada having access to specialized training programs, from both Canada and the US programs, developing your clinical skills to better support neurodivergent clients has never been easier.

This article shares 11 neurodiversity trainings for therapists in Canada. These trainings offer a combination of theory and practical skills to teach you how to create a neuro-affirming space where your clients feel genuinely understood in the therapy room.

Whether you’re a social worker, psychologist, psychotherapist ore counsellor, these 11 online diversity trainings for therapists can help you build your clinical skills while learning at your own pace.

11 Neurodiversity Trainings for Therapists in Canada

Below are 11 neurodiversity trainings for therapists in Canada. While this isn’t an exhaustive list, it is certainly a great place to start.

Course Name	Presenter(s)
Neurodivergent Somatics: Supporting Autistic and ADH Clients	Nyck Walsh
Advanced ADHD Certification Course: Strategies to Customize Treatment for Every	Ari Tuckman, Marcy Caldwell, Roberto Olivardia, Michelle Frank, Lidia Zylowska and Brandi Walker
Certified ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP) Intensive Training Course: Evidence-Based Strategies for Managing ADHD Across the Lifespan	David Nowell, Russell Barkley, Cindy Goldrich, Jennifer Wilke-Deaton, Peg Dawson
Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Intensive	Temple Grandin, Stephen Porges, Varleisha Lyons, Rebecca Sachs, Tamara Rosen, Stacy Sue Rosello, James Ball, Jeff Baker, Carol Westby, Sean Inderbitzen, Cara Daily, Laura Sibbald, Jay Berk
The Do’s and Don’ts of Therapy with Neurodivergent Clients: A Trauma Informed Somatic Approach	Nyck Walsh
Optimizing ADHD Treatment: The Impact of Comorbidity	Russell Barkley
Advances in ADHD Diagnosis and Management and Sluggish Cognitive Tempo	Russell Barkley
Oppositional Defiant Disorder Management and Management of ADHD Medication	Russell Barkley
Autistic Children and Youth: How to Provide Effective and Affirming care to Neurodivergent Clients	Katy Albert
Helping Children & Teens with ADHD	Russell Barkley
ADHD Training for Parents: Help Your Child Thrive at Home & In School	Ari Tuckman

Neuro-Affirming Clinical Supervision

Training’s a great start, but it’s just the beginning. Clinical supervision is where you start to put theory into action, and turn what you’ve learned into practice when working with clients.

A clinical supervisor can teach you how to:

• Develop case formulations through a neurodiversity lens
• Integrate neuro-affirming assessments, resources, and practices into therapy with clients
• Create neuro-affirming treatment plans and interventions, and
• Navigate ethical considerations unique to working with neurodiverse clients.

From deepening your theoretical knowledge to implementing neuro-affirming practices, processes, and policies in your practice, clinical supervision bridges the gap between theory and practice.

Ready to find a Canadian clinical supervisor who works from a neurodiverse lens?

Search clinical supervisor listings on the Canadian Clinical Supervision Therapist Directory. Our clinical supervisor directory connects Canadian therapists with clinical supervisors across the country.

Conclusion

Neurodiversity trainings opens up new ways to support your clients. These programs introduce you to fresh perspectives for working through a neurodiversity lens.

Investing in neurodiversity trainings demonstrates your commitment to building clinical competence and enhancing your clients’ care. It also helps you keep up with new modalities, techniques, and best practices.

These 11 neurodiversity trainings bring together clinical expertise that’s grounded in evidence-based practice from some of the most well-known and renowned practitioners in the field.

But, here’s the thing — training is just your first step.

To effectively and competently integrate theory into practice, clinical supervision should be the next stop — after taking your training.

Clinical supervision lets you process what you’ve learned, try out new strategies, and get feedback from someone who’s been there and done that.

If you’re ready to start your search a Canadian clinical supervisor, check out the Canadian Clinical Supervision Therapist Directory.

Want to sign up for more trainings?

Check out our article 9 Internal Family Systems (IFS) Trainings in Canada.

Disclaimer:

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Please also note that training costs are determined by the company that is issuing the training. Trainings costs may be in either Canadian or US dollar, and subjected to exchange rates.