Join Anna Clarke (Psychologist, Neurodivergent advocate & Experienced Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault worker) to learn how you can effectively support Neurodivergent people who have experienced family violence and sexual assault. Drawing on clinical insights, lived experience and the latest research, the Webinar will focus on hidden neurodivergence-specific risk factors and strategies that center trust, safety 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 especially vulnerable to family violence and sexual assault

✨ How to recognise hidden neurodivergent-specific risk factors: coercive control, exploitation of support needs, compliance histories, social isolation and dependence on others

✨ How masking, communication differences and social overwhelm can affect experiences and hinder disclosure and seeking help

✨ Build trust, safety, predictability and consent into therapeutic responses to disclosures of violence and assault

✨ Adapt your risk management, safety planning and referral approaches to ensure they are accessible and Neurodiversity-affirming, i.e. respond to client’s communication, sensory and executive functioning needs

✨ Use practical supports to help your client access services and make informed choices

This webinar is for:

✨ Mental health professionals

✨ Medical and Allied Health clinicians

✨ Educators

✨ Carers and support workers

✨ Anyone supporting Neurodivergent people