Adapting Your Perinatal Practice for Autistic and ADHD Parents

Organisation

The Neurodiversity Practice

Type

Conferences and Events, Training

Location

Online

Application deadline

September 18, 2025

Contact Details

For more information contact:

Dr Siobhan Higgins

[email protected]

Summary

Join us in this specialist training to support your work with Autistic and ADHD parents. Learn more about neurodivergence during pregnancy and early parenthood and gain practical strategies in this online webinar for practitioners working with neurodivergent people.

This session will explore the unique experiences of neurodivergent individuals through the stages of fertility, pregnancy, labour and birth, early parenthood, and bonding with their baby. Gain valuable insights on how neurodivergent traits can shape perinatal experiences, the challenges and strengths that may arise, and insights on how to provide more inclusive, sensitive psychological support.

Whether you work in perinatal mental health, therapy, or support services, this training will equip you with understanding and practical strategies to enhance your practice and better meet the needs of neurodivergent parents.

The session will be led by Dr Siobhan Higgins, Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Parent-Infant Psychotherapist alongside Dr Jo Mueller Clinical Psychologist. Both Siobhan and Jo have specialist clinical experience working with neurodivergent women, birthing people and their families in pregnancy and in early parenthood.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and skills to better support neurodivergent individuals and adapt your practice to be neuroinclusive.

Here’s what you’ll gain:

·      A richer understanding of neurodivergence in the perinatal period

·      Insight into the challenges & strengths it brings

·      Tools for inclusive, attuned and practical support

·      Improved confidence in your clinical practice

Date: 18th September

Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM UK

Format: Online training via Zoom (Replay available!)

Cost: £69.99