The Safe House Framework®
for Support Workers

A Step-by-Step Guide
to Neurodiversity Affirming Supports

Starting February 2025

Join The Safe House

Professional Development

Designed for support workers
supporting neurodivergent clients of all ages

Why choose this training?

  • Neurodivergent Led

    The program was developed by a neurodivergent clinical psychologist - bringing together a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and the wisdom gained through both professional and lived experience.

  • Transdisciplinary

    The framework is designed to help teams to work together for the best outcomes for neurodivergent clients.

    The program is a simple, yet highly affective approach to respectful, individualised supports.

    You will finish the training with an understanding of the mindset, knowledge base, and skill set required for neurodiversity affirming care, along with a tool kit to use immediately.

  • Competence and Confidence

    The program will guide you through building an affirming professional practice from the ground up. Feel competent and confident in this emerging space, and help improve the quality of life of your neurodivergent clients.

Learn the Framework

Self-paced

  • The 8 Stages

    Discover the 8 stage process of building a Safe House.

  • Interactive workbook

    Consolidate your learning.

    An interactive workbook to guide you through the process of reflection and self-assessment, helping you customise the framework your own role.

  • Toolkit

    Use what you have learned.

    The course materials include a set of checklists and templates, ready for you to download and use immediately.

Developed using learning design best-practices

So it is accessible, and neurodivergent-friendly

Get Support

while you work through the program

  • Connect and Learn

    Monthly live zoom hour.

    Come for peer support and accountability, to connect with other Safe House members, or to ask Valli your questions.

  • Facebook Group

    A private community for Safe House Support Workers

    Connect with aligned colleagues, share ideas, and reach out for support in between Connect and Learn sessions.

  • Email support

    Having technical trouble? Email us and we will be ready to help.

    Ensures a smooth learning experience.

Still curious about
The Safe House?

Read the book!

My number one aim is to share helpful information, so the PDF is free to download.

Or if you're someone who prefers to hold a book and turn the pages, the paperback is available on Amazon.
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