Join Anna Clarke (Psychologist, Play Therapist, and Neurodivergent advocate) to learn how you can effectively support Autistic and ADHD people at risk of self-harm and suicidal ideation. Drawing on clinical insights and the latest research, this Webinar is focused on understanding risk factors and strategies that center trust, consent and Neurodiversity-Affirming and trauma-informed care.

You will walk away with practical, actionable tools to use in challenging situations and confidence to tackle difficult conversations.

You’ll learn:

✨ Why Autistic and ADHD people are at elevated risk of self-harm and suicidal ideation, and what factors may increase this risk further

✨ How to differentiate between self-harm and stimming, sensory regulation, repetitive actions and other safe but often-misunderstood behaviours

✨ Recognise common risk factors such as masking, burnout, alexithymia and interoception difficulties

✨ Build trust, predictability and consent into conversations about self-harm, suicidal ideation and risk

✨ Adapt your risk assessment and safety planning approaches to ensure they are clear, accessible, individualised and Neurodiversity-affirming

✨ Practical strategies to support help-seeking and risk management

This webinar is for:

✨ Mental health professionals

✨ Medical and Allied Health clinicians

✨ Educators

✨ Carers and support workers

✨ Anyone supporting Neurodivergent people