1 in 5 of your clients may be autistic.
Most were never recognized. Autism Reframe is the neurodiversity-affirming training that helps you spot, support, and affirm them. $295 CAD.
Building confidence and competency working with autistic individuals
Large scale studies tell us that 1 in 5 clients presenting for mental health services may be autistic. Are you prepared to recognize, support, and affirm them in your clinical work?
Who this is for: Built for psychologists, therapists, counsellors, and social workers who want to practice in a genuinely affirming way. No prior autism specialization needed.
This comprehensive, clinician-developed course is designed to help mental health professionals build the skills, confidence, and understanding necessary to work effectively with autistic clients across the lifespan. Rooted in neurodiversity-affirming principles, this training moves beyond outdated deficit-based models and instead embraces autism as a natural, valid expression of human diversity.
Whether you’re supporting children, teens, or adults—or just want to deepen your practice—this course offers practical guidance, evidence-informed tools, and meaningful insights to help you show up with clarity, competence, and care.
Developed & Presented By:
Dr. Alex Porthukaran
Clinical Psychologist, C. Psych. · Co-founder, Autism Wellness
Dr. Iris Yusupov Rose
Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist · Co-founder, Autism Wellness
Dr. Marie Hooper
Clinical & Developmental Psychologist · Founder, Flourish Health Services
How to recognize autistic clients, especially those who mask or present subtly (“pink flags”)
The history and impact of the medical model—and what it means to reframe autism affirmatively
Common co-occurring conditions (e.g., ADHD, ID, OCD, tics) and how they show up in therapy
Autism in women, gender-diverse people, and late-diagnosed adults
The difference between anxiety, burnout, and depression in autistic clients
What You’ll Learn
What affirming therapy really looks like, including universal design, adaptations, and modality considerations
How to write neurodiversity-affirming documentation and reports
Conversations around diagnosis, self-identification, disclosure, and internalized ableism
Practical tools, worksheets, and approaches you can apply immediately in your sessions
Foundations of Autism and Neurodiversity
MODULE 1:
Explore the history, strengths, and sensory experiences of autism, moving from a medical model to a neurodiversity-affirming approach.
Autism Throughout the Lifespan
MODULE 2:
Understand the diverse needs of autistic individuals at every stage, from early childhood to older adulthood.
Autism in Girls and Women
MODULE 3:
How autism presents in girls, women, and gender-diverse individuals, and the impact of late identification and misdiagnosis.
Co-occurring Conditions and Differential Diagnosis
MODULE 4:
Distinguish co-occurring conditions like ADHD, anxiety, and OCD from autism, with practical tools for multiple diagnoses.
Inside the Course
Therapy That Fits
MODULE 5:
Deliver neurodiversity-affirming therapy grounded in trauma-assumed care, with adaptations like pacing and sensory-friendly spaces.
Social Context, Systems, and Advocacy
MODULE 6:
Self-advocacy, disclosure, accommodations, and navigating school, work, and healthcare across the lifespan.
Watch the first lesson free
See the teaching style and depth before you enrol. · Lifetime access, go at your own pace.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Mental health professionals across disciplines: psychologists, therapists, counsellors, social workers, and graduate trainees who want to work more effectively with autistic clients.
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Lifetime. Enrol once and revisit the material whenever you need it.
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Over 4 hours of video across 6 modules, plus downloadable resources. Go at your own pace.
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Yes. Each module includes practical worksheets and handouts you can apply in sessions.