The Safe House Framework ®
for Parents

A Step-by-Step Guide to
Neurodiversity Affirming Parenting

You know your child best.


Practical, respectful guidance for parents and carers of autistic young people. Built to affirm your instincts, reduce overwhelm, and deepen your understanding of what really helps.

You’ve been doing this work long before anyone gave it a name.

You know your child... their strengths, their struggles, and what they need to feel safe.

But navigating systems that weren’t built with them in mind? That’s exhausting.

The Safe House Parent Program is here to lighten that load with clear, neurodiversity-affirming support you can trust.

The Safe House Framework® helps you:

  • Understand the Autistic Experience

    Develop a deeper understanding of your child's internal experience, and the 'why' beneath common behaviours.

  • Build an Affirming Team

    Create a team of professionals and support people with aligned values and goals.

  • Advocate for your child

    So they receive the support and accommodations they need to feel safe. Set them up not just to survive, but to thrive.

What's Included?

  • 8 on-demand modules

    We know life is busy.

    Learn at a time and pace that suits you.

    4 hours of video, plus
    7 case studies to illustrate the big ideas

  • Interactive workbook

    100+ pages

    Designed to support your learning.

    Your workbook will guide you through implementing the framework in your child's world

  • Toolkit

    A step-by-step guide.

    Get started immediately.

    The toolkit is a set of downloadable checklists and templates.

  • Connect & Learn

    Our monthly hour together, online.

    Join for support and accountability, to connect with like-minded parents, or to ask Valli your questions.

  • Community

    Join our private facebook group

    Where you can reach out for community support between Connect and Learn sessions.

Why should I join THIS program?

What sets The Safe House Framework® apart from other parent education programs?

  • Neurodivergent Led

    The Safe House Framework was developed by a neurodivergent clinical psychologist.

    The program brings together a wealth of practical knowledge and expertise, alongside the wisdom gained through both professional and lived experience.

  • Whole Team Approach

    The framework is designed to support a collaborative, whole team approach to supporting your child.

    This program gives you the tools you need to ensure all the members of your child's team understand the affirming approach, and share aligned values.

  • Competence and Confidence

    The program will guide you through building an affirming support network for your child from the ground up.

    Move beyond the confusion and overwhelm. Feel competent and confident in your ability to support and advocate for your child.

Testimonials

“This is the resource I wish my mum had when I was an undiagnosed autistic kid. Thank you - this is a gift.”

“I have found your course to be groundbreaking. It has helped me to make changes in the way I relate to myself and to my loved ones. Our family relationships have improved, and we are continuing to navigate our differences in a kinder, more accepting way. ”

“Beautifully crafted content. Thank you so much. 10/10 Highly recommend.”

FAQ

  • What will I learn?

    The Safe House Framework is designed to help you organise your thinking around how best to support your autistic child.

    By the end of the program you will have a deep and nuanced understanding of autism, through the lens of the neurodiversity paradigm. And you will have a detailed action plan specific to your child that you can implement immediately.

    The plan will guide you through building an affirming team for your child, identifying the most important features of your child's unique profile, creating an individualised support plan for your child, and educating all the important people in your child's world so they can create a safe and supportive environment for your child.

  • How long will it take?

    It very much depends on how much time you spend on the workbook activities.

    Like most things in life, the more you put into the program, the more you will get out of it.

    There is 4 hours of video content, plus 7 case studies, a 100+ page workbook, and some simple quizzes to highlight the key points.

    The program is designed to be worked through gradually, over days or weeks.

  • How long do I have access?

    You have access for as long as your membership is active.

  • What support is available?

    There are 2 options for support:

    You can join our monthly Connect and Learn sessions.

    You can post in our online community.

  • I have a toddler, is this for me?

    Yes! The Safe House Framework can be applied for humans of ANY age. The information within the parent program is most relevant for parents with children between 0 - 21 years.

    The sooner you start, the better.

  • I have a teenager, is this for me?

    Yes! The Safe House Framework can be applied for humans of ANY age. The information within the parent program is most relevant for parents with children between 0 - 21 years.

  • Is this therapy?

    No. This is a parent education program.

    The aim of the program is to give you relevant and helpful knowledge, skills, and tools.

Your Guide

Hello and welcome!

My name is Valli, and I am a clinical psychologist and autistic woman. 

My mission is to improve the mental health of autistic children and young people by helping adults embrace their unique way of being, and support them in ways that truly matter.

This program is a carefully curated collection of the information and tools I have found to be most helpful in both my clinical practice, and my lived experience. 

My goal was to create a program that is clear and engaging, and leaves parents feeling empowered and confident in their ability to be their child's greatest supporter, ally, and advocate. 

I know that if we work together, we can build communities where autistic children experience the feeling of safety that comes from being truly understood.

I would love for you to join The Safe House. Let's create a culture of kindness for our kids.

Valli Jones

Clinical Psychologist

The Safe House Framework ™ takes a big idea
and breaks it into simple, actionable steps.

This program takes the overwhelm out of advocating for your child.

“This is amazing! I love how much care and attention has gone into making the course structure clear, accessible, and easy to navigate. Thank you so much for this. ”

“I just wanted to say thank you for this incredible program! I can't even imagine the hundreds of hours of work it would have taken to create. It's super impressive! ”

“Thank you for such a wonderful course! This would be fabulous to share with teachers.”

Shifting the Paradigm around
Autism in Education

FREE WEBINAR

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.

“Valli, your course is changing lives - both personally and professionally. I just want to express sincere gratitude for your labour of love. ”

“Valli, I signed up as a parent to a neurodivergent child and WOW!!! It is so evident that you poured a tonne of time and effort into developing this course. Such a wonderful resource for parents to have access to for free. Thank you so much for your hard work.”

“Enormous gratitude as this whole story of neurodiversity is fascinating. My very narrow understanding of this subject is revealed. Excited to further educate myself so I can better understand our child. I can now see how we try to fit a square peg into a round hole. An enormous amount of research and personal experience makes this course very real.”

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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