The Safe House Framework ®
for Parents
A Step-by-Step Guide to
Neurodiversity Affirming Parenting
Knowledge - Skills - Tools
Everything you need to help your neurodivergent child thrive in a neurotypical world.
FAQ
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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 lifetime access.
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What support is available?
There are 2 options for support:
You can join our monthly Connect and Learn sessions.
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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.
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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
It takes a village
The Safe House Framework® is designed to help teams work together to remove the barriers faced by autistic children and young people.
Home
Parents are the most important member of a child's team, and the parent program is the heart of the methodology. It is designed to carefully guide and support you through the process of building a Safe House for your child.
I want to make parent education as accessible as possible, so the program is free.
School
Teachers are such important members of a child's team! The educator program empowers teachers with the understanding, knowledge, and skills they need to create truly inclusive, neuro-affirming classrooms.
With a focus on universal design and individualised adjustments for neurodivergent learners, the educators program is designed to help facilitate collaboration between education and health teams, with the aim of removing the barriers faced by autistic students.
Health Team
The health professional program is designed for all the members of your child's health team.
The framework fits around each members unique skill set - guiding, shaping, and nourishing the way they work with your child, your family, and the other members your child's team.
Support Workers
The right support worker fits in like they've always been there, often becoming part of a child's day-to-day life, and a key member of the team.
The Support Worker Program is designed to foster an affirming mindset and equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to work alongside other members of the team to provide high-quality support.
We're better together.
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.
Or if you're someone who prefers to hold a book and turn the pages, the paperback is available on Amazon.
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.
DONATE TO OUR SCHOLARSHIP FUND