Parenting that Celebrates Every Brain and Neurotype
Courses and Webinars to help parents embrace their child's neurodivergence
What is Nurturing Neurotypes?
Nurturing Neurotypes offers online neuroaffirming parenting courses that focus on educating parents about neurodiversity, autism and ADHD, supporting them in understanding and nurturing their child's unique needs and strengths.
The aim is to build parents' confidence and equip them with neuroaffirming strategies that foster a supportive, understanding environment for their neurodivergent children.
Designed by clinical psychologists and informed by experts by experience, we have created courses aimed at helping parents to parent their autistic and ADHD children in neuro-affirming ways.
Why choose Nurturing Neurotypes?
With so many parenting courses around, find out what makes our courses different
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Designed by clinical psychologist and informed by experts by experience
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Informed by years of clinical practise and research literature
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Easily accessible and you can complete the courses in your own time
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Each course is available for 12 months
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All courses respect neurodiversity and are neuro-affirming
All products
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Sharing an Autism & ADHD Diagnosis with Your Child
CourseHow to take a supportive and neuroaffirming approach to sharing an ADHD or Autism diagnostic outcome with your chid.
£10
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Energy Accounting for Neurodivergent Youth
CourseEmpower parents to implement energy accounting strategies for neurodivergent children, enhancing their well-being and daily functioning.
£15
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Strength-Based Parenting for Neurodivergent Children
CourseLearn how to view ADHD and Autism from a strengths-based perspective, understanding some of the benefits and qualities of being neurodivergent, reframing differences, and gain insights on implementing a strength-based approach.
£20
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Build Self-Esteem and Thrive as a Neurodivergent Individual
CourseBoost your child's self-esteem and help them to embrace their neurodivergent identity through practical strategies and self-discovery exercises.
£40
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Neurodiversity and Neuroaffirming Parenting
CourseThis course, aimed at parents of neurodivergent children and young people, will help you to build up strengths and understanding of neurodiversity, so you can become a more neuro affirming parents.
£20
Meet your Trainers
Clinical Psychologist Dr Liz Dawes
Dr Liz Dawes, clinical psychologist, is the founder and clinical director of Every Mind Child Psychology, a clinic which celebrates neurodiversity, offering strength-based diagnostic assessment and neuro-affirming therapy for autistic children and those with ADHD.
Since qualifying over 14 years ago from Oxford University, Liz has specialised in working with neurodivergent children and their families, including those with a diagnosis of autism and ADHD. She worked in Australia with internationally renowned experts in autism, Dr Michelle Garnett and Prof. Tony Attwood, offering diagnostic assessments and leading therapy groups. Since moving back to the UK, Liz has remained passionate about working with neurodivergent young people and their families.
Dr Liz has seen the power of neuroaffirming approaches in helping young people to recognise their strengths, increasing self esteem, and promoting healthy mental health. Liz is passionate about increasing awareness of neuroaffirming approaches, especially helping parents to approach their parenting challenges through this lens. Liz founded Nurturing Neurotypes with Dr Kerstin with the aim of helping parents to adopt this approach, and learning about neurodivergence through this child-centred and affirming model.
Clinical Psychologist Dr Kerstin Thirlwall
Dr Kerstin Thirlwall is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in diagnosing and supporting neurodivergent young people. Since qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist, Kerstin has worked on clinical trials, provided clinical supervision and training within the NHS, and supported young people in specialist schools and in private practice. Kerstin has a clinical doctorate from Oxford University, as well as a PhD from University of Reading. Kerstin has completed further training with the National Autistic Society and regularly attends CPD events. She has co-authored books and research papers and delivers training and workshops. She has been a guest lecturer for University of Oxford, University College London Exeter University, as well as an external examiner for The University of Reading. Kerstin is part of the diagnostic team at Every Mind Psychology and is passionate about supporting the mental health of neurodivergent children and adolescents.