The Safe House Framework®
for Health Professionals
Autism Edition
Level Two
From Understanding to Implementation
Bring The Safe House Framework to life in your everyday practice.
You’ve begun the paradigm shift. Now it’s time to live it out.
This next level supports health practitioners ready to integrate neurodiversity-affirming, psychologically safe care into real clinical settings — confidently, ethically, and sustainably.
Level 2 is where theory becomes practice. You’ll take the insights from Level 1 and begin weaving them into your day-to-day professional work — with clarity, support, and integrity.
Who This Is For
This program is designed for health practitioners who have completed Level 1 and are ready to:
Translate knowledge into aligned, embodied action
Shift from “how do I fix this?” to “how do I create safety here?”
Confidently lead change within their scope, teams, or systems
Bring their values fully into their work without burning out
Walk their talk — even when the system hasn’t caught up yet
If that sounds like you, let's walk this shift together.
Level 2 of The Safe House Framework is your guide to applying what you’ve learned — with nuance, integrity, and community
You don’t have to have all the answers.
You just need to take the next step.
Redefining Realities: Dominant and Divergent Narratives
By the end of this workshop you will be able to:
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Define dominant narrative and counter-narrative
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Analyse dominant narratives and perfectly logical explanations
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Evaluate the dominant narrative around autism
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Propose key features of a counter-narrative
Embodying the Personhood of an Affirming Practitioner
By the end of this workshop you will be able to:
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Define values and bias
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Explain the role of bias as a cognitive strategy
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Identify your own implicit biases
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Explain the role of values in clinical decision making
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Operationalise the values of the neurodiversity movement
Becoming a Safe House: Implementing the Framework
By the end of this workshop you will be able to:
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Explain the Safe House Framework to clients within the process of gaining informed consent
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Identify origins of resistance, and respond to common parent concerns
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Co-design a therapeutic process with the client
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Construct a workflow that works for you
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Self-appraise through reflection and feedback
Yes. This CPD activity has been approved by the APS for 19 CPD hours.
FAQ
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Do I need to have completed Level One?
Yes, you need to have worked through Level One before starting Level Two. Level One is where you learn the framework, and Level Two is the advanced implementation guide.
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What is the time commitment?
Level two contains approximately two hours of videos, spread over multiple lessons. There are also self assessment activities, and a 45 page workbook with guided implementation tasks.
The time it takes to implement the framework will vary depending on individual circumstances.
You will have access to all course materials, and Connect and Learn sessions, for 12 months. -
Does this program count towards CPD hours?
Yes. This CPD activity has been approved by the APS for 6 CPD hours.
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Does this fulfil PsyBA Competency 7 requirements?
Yes, level 2 fulfils the PSYBA competency requirement for psychologists relating to neurodiversity (competency 7), and extends well beyond the minimum requirement.
Prefer the phone?
We're a tiny team of neurodivergent humans, so we don't always have someone available to take calls. However we do have a lovely answering service who will make sure we get your message, and we will call back as soon as we can.
+61 7 3183 7366
Scholarships
Together, we make education accessible
Education has the power to transform lives, and we are committed to ensuring our programs reach those who need them most.
If you have the means, please consider contributing to our scholarship fund. Your support helps us provide opportunities to individuals passionate about creating positive change for neurodivergent young people.
If cost is a challenge for you, we encourage you to apply for a scholarship. We believe that financial limitations should never hinder access to knowledge, skills, and tools that make a difference.
Let's work together to create more inclusive communities.
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