Description
Life for an autistic child is like a journey through mountains and valleys.
There are highs of progress and joy as they master a new skill or overcome a challenge. But right when they’re just starting to breathe more deeply and enjoy the view, the path can decline into the rocky valley of setbacks and new obstacles. Grappling with overwhelming sensory experiences and the complexities of social interactions, the fog of uncertainty can evoke feelings of frustration and exhaustion as they come to find their footing on this path toward adulthood.
And as their parent or caregiver, you are by their side every step of the way.
Helping your child navigate through these hurdles can be both emotionally and physically taxing. However, armed with the right knowledge, steadfast support, and a deeper understanding of neurodiversity, you can establish an environment where both you as a caregiver and your autistic child can not only survive but also flourish as you embark on this journey together.
Supporting Autistic Children
Nurturing Neurodiversity
With Dr Justin Coulson & Dr Joey Lawrence
This neurodiversity-affirming course has been designed by Dr Justin and Dr Joey, helping you to identify and address your child’s distinctive strengths and challenges associated with their unique autistic profile.
Dr Joey Lawrence
Dr Joey Lawrence is a passionate Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar, and the Co-Founder and Director of Neudle Psychology. Driven by personal lived experience, as someone proudly neurodivergent with autism, ADHD, and PDA, she is a staunch advocate for neurodiversity and affirming care.
At the core of Dr Joey’s practice is a neurodiversity-affirming approach, valuing and respecting each individual’s unique way of being without judgement. Embracing differences with curiosity, they view them as opportunities to learn about someone’s distinct experience of the world.
With numerous years of experience as a therapist, Dr Joey embodies humility, respect, curiosity, acceptance, and encouragement in their professional role. They maintain a fervent passion for staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in cognitive neuroscience, clinical psychology, neurodiversity, and humanistic psychology.
Looking toward the future, Dr Joey aims to expand their knowledge through further studies in neurodivergent cognition. Their ultimate goal is to validate and enhance existing models of neurodiversity-affirmative care, ensuring individuals with unique minds receive the support and understanding they truly deserve.
Mim Hammonds –
I loved that this was a collaboration with Dr Joey Lawrence who is Autistic and brings an Autistic lens to the course material.
Kellie –
I found this course to be amazing! So helpful in my understanding of an autistic child, our daughter was diagnosed at 15 so it’s all very new for us, I can already see I am calmer when I talk to her, I have ways to help her when she’s in a meltdown, doing this course has helped my own understanding and frustration levels, she we can communicate to each other in a much better way. It was very informative and the small sessions were very manageable with a busy family.
AnitaKwong –
The presenters were knowledgeable and present in the videos as if they are talking to you in person! A great duo that complimented each other. I appreciate the openness of both presenters and especially the scripts. The course made me feel supported too.
KeiraMcDowall –
The content was so informative, practical and easy to follow. As always Dr J has done an amazing job and Dr Lawrence was incredible. As a long time Happy Families member and follower of Dr Coulson’s work, this course did not disappoint. Pair that with the expertise from Dr Joey Lawrence and the course was informative, practical and so so useful in helping us learn how to better support our neurodivergent kiddos.