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Specialist Diploma In Neurodiversity Informed Practice

March 2025

Delivered via Zoom

Full Fee: €2,000 

€600 Deposit on registration
€350 monthly for 4 months

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Neurodiversity Informed Practice

Our Award Winning comprehensive and evidence based Specialist Diploma in Neurodiversity Informed Practice is suitable for qualified Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Psychologists, Art Therapists, Play Therapists, Guidance Counsellors, and therapists in training.

This programme is also open to Life Coaches, Educators, Family Support Workers, Residential Staff, Youth Workers, and Social Workers who wish to ensure a neurodiversity affirming, strengths based, and informed approach in their work.

Participants will develop a sound understanding of the nature and scope of Neurodiversity  along with the appropriate skills to work in an informed, ethical and effective manner with clients who identify as Neurodivergent.

Our  Award Winning Specialist Diploma in Neurodiversity Informed Practice is Recognised and Approved by The Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy and facilitated by a team of neurodiverse  practitioners. This programme has been Awarded 105 IACP CPD Points.

Programme Tutors

This programme is delivered by a team of neurodiverse tutors:

Romy Graichen (she, her/they)

Romy is the lead trainer on our Neurodiversity Informed Practice Specialist Diploma, she is late diagnosed multiply neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, Dyslexic and Dyspraxic), Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. Romy is also a parent to three neurodivergent children.    She has trained in a variety of modalities including Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, Imago, Somatic Trauma Therapy and EFT. Romy specialises in Neurodiversity and Trauma Informed Psychotherapy, training and supervision. In addition to being a Brainspotting Consultant, she also delivers training on Neurodiversity Affirming Brainspotting internationally.   Romy advocates for and is extremely passionate about inclusion and equity the key focus of her work is on enhancing Neurodiversity Affirming Practice.  

Publications: Romy Graichen & Cheryl Leong: Decentering Neuronormativity: A Transactional Analysis Impasse Theory Perspective for Understanding ADHD Masking and Authentically Honoring the Da Vinci Archetype Within.

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/03621537.2024.2286581

 

Dr. Amy Pearson (she/her)

Amy is a Chartered Psychologist and Assistant Professor in Psychology at Durham University and a member of the Centre for Neurodiversity and Development. Amy won the Rosalind Franklin Society Award in Science for her research, which explored the abuse that autistic people experience at the hands of someone they know. 

Her interest in autism has always been personal. Her brother was diagnosed in childhood and Amy realised through her work with autistic people that she was also autistic, leading to an adult diagnosis. Amy’s current research focuses on understanding factors that impact on well-being among autistic people across the lifespan with a particular interest in interpersonal relationships, victimisation, social identity, and stigma. 

Publications: Dr. Amy Pearson & Kieran Rose (2023) Autistic Masking: Understanding Identity Management and the Role of Stigma. Pavilion Publishing.

https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=7getCs0AAAAJ&hl=en

March 2025 Programme Modules & Timetable

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Wednesday 19th March 2025.

7:30 – 9:30 pm

  • Introduction to course philosophy, principals and assessments.
  • Student Portal, support & expectations.

Facilitator: Liz Quish, Programme Director.

Saturday 22nd March 2025,,
Sunday 23rd March 2025.

10am – 5pm on Zoom.

  • Medical and Social Model
  • Ableism and Neurodiversity
  • Neurodiversity Paradigm
  • Neurodivergent Brains and Neurotypical Brains

Saturday 26th April 2025,
Sunday 27th April 2025.

10am – 5pm on Zoom.

Medical and Social Perspectives on:

  • Autism
  • PDA
  • ADHD

Saturday 17th May 2025,
Sunday 18th May 2025.

10am – 5pm on Zoom

Medical and Social Perspectives on:

  • Dyslexia
  • Dyscalculia
  • Dyspraxia
  • Acquired Neurodivergence

Saturday 28th June 2025,
Sunday 29th June 2025.

10am – 5pm on Zoom

  • Expressive Language
  • Sensory Experiences
  • Stimming
  • Executive Functioning
  • Double Empathy

Participants are expected to attend one online tutorial.

You will be assigned to either Group 1 or Group 2 on registration.

Tuesday 8th July 2025 – Group 1,
Wednesday 9th July 2025 – Group 2.

7:30 – 9:30pm on Zoom

Facilitator: Liz Quish, Programme Director.

Saturday 12th July 2025,
Sunday 13th July 2025.

10am – 5pm on Zoom

  • Gender, Sexuality and Neurodiversity
  • Masking
  • Stigma

Saturday 30th August 2025,
Sunday 31st August 2025,
Saturday 20th September 2025,
Sunday 21st September 2025.

  • Barriers to quality of life in Neurodivergent Individuals
  • Primary Clinical Presentations
  • Adapting and Modifying your Therapeutic Approach
  • Modifying the Therapeutic Environment

10am – 5pm on Zoom.

Saturday 18th October 2025,
Sunday 19th October 2025.

10am – 5pm on Zoom.

  • Polyvagal Theory
  • Regulation and Co Regulation
  • Regulation Tools and Strategies

Tuesday 21st October 2025.
7:30 – 9:30pm

Group Process, Exploration of Knowledge and Implications for Professional Practice.

Facilitator: Liz Quish, Programme Director.

Programme Structure & Fees

Entry Requirement

Our IACP CPD Approved and Recognised  Specialist Diploma is open to practitioners working in the Mental Health, Education,  Social Sciences and Social Care professions. Participants are required to have core training to Diploma Level.

Teaching Methods

This Programme will be facilitated online via Zoom.

Assessment

Reflective Learning Journal – 2000 words
Book Review – 1500 words

Terms & Conditions

Please read our Terms and Conditions document carefully. You will be required to indicate your consent on the programme application form.

Programme Fee & Payment Schedule

Full Fee: €2,000

  • €600 Deposit on registration
  • €350 monthly for 4 months, automatically debited to payment card.
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Testimonials

I cannot recommend this programme enough, I enjoyed all elements of the programme, it was very engaging from start to finish. Fantastic and very insightful tutors who themselves are neurodiverse, which greatly added to the depth and breadth of the programme. I feel so much more informed and confident in my work with neurodiverse clients.
Marie
MariePsychotherapist
5 Stars from me. Exceptional training so robust. A lovely blend of theory and practical skills development. The fact that the facilitators were neurodiverse drew me to the programme “ not about us, without us” . The Greenane Centre is most certainly leading the way in evidence based Neurodiversity Informed Training. I will definitely be back to undertake more training with this organisation.
Anna
AnnaPlay Therapist
This programme far exceed my expectations. Fantastic and relevant content, delivered by a team of passionate and neurodiverse facilitators. I learned so much, every part of the programme was highly considered and extremely engaging. This programme has greatly enhanced my understanding in relation to Neurodiversity and has had an immediate positive effect on my work practices.
Sarah
SarahSocial Worker
A truly neurodivergent affirming course, informative and interesting throughout. It exceeded all my expectations. Left me feeling empowered to make immediate changes to my practice in ways I wasn't always expecting. This is a course grounded in theory and evidence, with so many practical applications for clients and colleagues. Thank you - highly recommend.
LucyTherapist
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