# Autism Understanding 



## About

**URL:** https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au
**By:** Autism Understanding

## Pages

- [Symposium](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/symposium-3): Neurodivergent Clinician Symposium-hosted by Lydia Meem. 
- [Newsletter Thank You](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/newsletter-thank-you)
- [Beyond DSM for Autism](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/beyond-dsm-for-autism): Beyond DSM for Autism - Book by Clinical Psychologist Lydia Meem
- [Newsletter](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/newsletter)
- [Assessments](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/assessments)
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- [Contact](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/contact)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/privacy-policy)
- [Upcoming Live Webinars](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/webinars-upcoming): Upcoming Live Training Webinars - ADHD & Autism
- [Affirming Autism Assessments Course](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/affirming-autism-assessments-course): Conduct clinically accurate and neurodiversity affirming assessments.
A comprehensive professional training for psychologists, paediatricians, psychiatrists & allied health professionals.
- [NAC Info Session](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/nac-infosession): Are you curious about whether the Neurodiversity Affirming Clinician (NAC) online learning hub is right for you?
Join us for a free tour of the NAC hub and ask any questions you have about becoming a NAC member.
- [On-Demand Webinars](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/webinars-ondemand): Training Webinars - ADHD & Autism for Psychologists & Teachers
- [Customised Training Workshops](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/customised-training-workshops)
- [Contact Thank You](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/messagesent)
- [Speaking](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/speaking)
- [Resources](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/resources)
- [Clinical Supervision](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/clinical-supervision): Private clinical supervision gives you an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of what we are really looking for in autism assessments, to have more confidence around detecting the signs of autism, considering dual/differential diagnosis, and describing what you've observed in your reports.
- [Engaging Neurodivergent Learners Webinar Series](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/engaging-neurodivergent-learners-webinar-series): Designed for classroom teachers, learning support staff, school leaders and specialist staff, this 10-part webinar series is led by neurodivergent educators and health professionals.
- [Cognitive Assessment Observation Checklist - DOWNLOAD](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/subscribed-assessmentchecklist)
- [Symposium Program](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/symposium-program)
- [Resources for Teachers](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/resources-for-teachers)
- [Neurodiversity Affirming Resources - DOWNLOAD](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/neurodiversity-affirming-resources-download)
- [Resources for Psychologists](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/resources-for-psychologists)
- [About Us](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/about)
- [Beyond IQ Scores Book](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/book/beyond-iq-scores): Beyond IQ Scores Book by Psychologist Lydia Meem. 
- [Lydia Meem](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/psychologist/lydia-meem): Neurodivergent clinical psychologist Lydia Meem provides autism training for teachers, and offers training and clinical supervision for health professonals around autism and neurodiversity affirming practice. 
- [Cognitive Assessment Observation Checklist](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/cognitive-assessment-observation-checklist)
- [Neurodiversity Affirming Clinician](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/nac)
- [Neurodiversity Affirming Resources for Clinicans](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/neurodiversity-affirming-resources-for-clinicans)
- [All Webinars](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/webinars)
- [Supporting Autistic Students Course](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/supporting-autistic-students-course): Supporting Autistic Students Course for Teachers created by experienced psychologists. Start Today
- [Symposium](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/symposium): Neurodivergent Clinician Symposium-hosted by Lydia Meem. 
- [Neurodivergent Student Profile - Free Resource for Teachers](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/neurodivergent-student-profile): A free tool for capturing and sharing a neurodivergent student's thinking and learning style, social interaction style, sensory, routine and movement needs, and effective teaching strategies
- [Autism Understanding](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/): Neurodiversity Affirming Training, Clinical Supervision, Consulting and Resources

## Blog

- [Alternatives to CBT for Neurodivergent Clients](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/blog/alternatives-to-cbt-for-neurodivergent) by Autism Understanding (May 2, 2023)

## Products

- [Building Your Toolbox for Explaining Brain Styles and Supporting Sensory Regulation](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/250795-Building-Your-Toolbox-for-Explaining): Date: 28th July 2026 Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm AEST Presenter: Annabel Tannenbaum, Educator and Consultant  RECORDING & RESOURCES PROVIDED AFTER LIVE EVENT 
- [Shifting gears:  Building safety and connection with PDA students](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/250796-Shifting-gears-Building-safety-and): Date: 11 August 2026 Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm AEST Presenter: Lydia Meem, Clinical Psychologist  RECORDING & RESOURCES PROVIDED AFTER LIVE EVENT 
- [Supporting PDA: Child-Led Learning from Pre-Kindy to Year 6](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/250797-Supporting-PDA-Child-Led-Learning-from): Date: 18 August 2026 Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm AEST Presenter: Tanya Steers, Principal  RECORDING & RESOURCES PROVIDED AFTER LIVE EVENT 
- [Supporting Non-Speaking Students, Intellectual Disability & Transition from High School](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/250798-Supporting-Non-Speaking-Students): Date: 25 August 2026 Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm AEST Presenter: Kirsty Thornton, Support Teacher Transition  RECORDING & RESOURCES PROVIDED AFTER LIVE EVENT 
- [10 Ways To Use A Neurodivergent Student Profile](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/250670-10-Ways-To-Use-A-Neurodivergent-Student): Presenter: Lydia Meem, Clinical Psychologist Duration: 1 hourCPE Certificate Provided Upon Completion  INSTANT ACCESS 
- [Thinking Beyond A Sensory Room: A Whole School Approach to Sensory Regulation](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/250672-Thinking-Beyond-A-Sensory-Room-A-Whole): Presenter: Claire Britton, Occupational Therapist Duration: 1 hourCPE Certificate Provided Upon Completion  INSTANT ACCESS 
- [A Neurodiversity-Affirming Take On Teaching Social Skills](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/250673-A-Neurodiversity-Affirming-Take-On): Presenter: Liz Baird, Speech Pathologist Duration: 1 hourCPE Certificate Provided Upon Completion  INSTANT ACCESS 
- [Planning for Excursions and Incursions with Neurodivergent Students](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/250792-Planning-for-Excursions-and-Incursions): Presenter: Lydia Meem, Clinical Psychologist Duration: 1 hourCPE Certificate Provided Upon Completion  INSTANT ACCESS 
- [Understanding Fluctuating Energy and Including Students In Their Planning Process](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/250793-Understanding-Fluctuating-Energy-and): Presenter: Adelle Sushames, Clinical Psychologist Duration: 1 hourCPE Certificate Provided Upon Completion INSTANT ACCESS 
- [Staying Curious About Unusual Behaviours](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/250794-Staying-Curious-About-Unusual-Behaviours): Duration: 1 hourCPE Certificate Provided Upon Completion INSTANT ACCESS 
- [Neurodivergent Clinician Symposium Recordings](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/237129-Neurodivergent-Clinician-Symposium): 👩🏻‍🏫15 Video/Audio Recordings of the Event Presentations 🕚 Duration: 12 hours (recording) 🎓 12 CPE - Certificate upon completion
- [Beyond IQ Scores Bundle](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/241526-Beyond-IQ-Scores-Bundle): Bundle includes the book "Beyond IQ Scores" and a 2-hour CPE Training Webinar for psychologists, paediatricians and clinicians interested in cognitive and developmental assessment. 
- [Webinar: Beyond IQ Scores](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/202006-Webinar-Beyond-IQ-Scores): A 2-hour webinar for psychologists, paediatricians and clinicians interested in making each stage of cognitive and developmental assessments neurodiversity affirming. 
- [Webinar: Autism and ADHD](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/202002-Webinar-Autism-and-ADHD): A 2-hour webinar covering the unique brain styles of individuals with autism, ADHD, and those who exhibit characteristics of both (AuDHDers), and neurodiversity affirming supports and accommodation...
- [Webinar: Exploring Passions, Identity, Supports & Accommodations With Neurodivergent Clients & Students](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/202014-Webinar-Exploring-Passions-Identity): We cover common directions for counselling, as well as practical, neurodiversity affirming supports and accommodations that are helpful for Autistic, ADHDer, and AuDHDer clients and students. ...
- [Webinar: Destigmatising Play in Neurodivergent Children ](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/202455-Webinar-Destigmatising-Play-in): Clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Robinson explores play in neurodivergent children, including research on the benefits of play and using play at home, school and in therapy sessions. 
- [Webinar: Creating Neurodiversity Affirming Autism Assessment Experiences ](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/183894-Webinar-Creating-Neurodiversity): Learn how to create a neurodiversity affirming autism assessment experience with your clients, from first contact through to report writing and feedback sessions.
- [Webinar: Next Steps After An Autism Assessment ](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/188058-Webinar-Next-Steps-After-An-Autism): For clinicians: Creating neurodiversity affirming autism assessment feedback sessions for adults, adolescents and children. For neurodivergent individuals and families: how autism might fit for you...
- [Webinar: First Autism Conversations](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/178446-Webinar-First-Autism-Conversations): For teachers, psychologists and allied health professionals who are raising the possibility of autism with families, including benefits of assessment, supports and accommodations, and neurodiversit...
- [Webinar: Neurodiversity Affirming Practices for working with Autistic People](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/173438-Webinar-Neurodiversity-Affirming): Understand why we are moving away from a deficit-based, medical model of autism, and towards neurodiversity affirming approaches when working with Autistic clients and families.
- [Webinar: Autism, Relationships, Intimacy and Sex ](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/187721-Webinar-Autism-Relationships-Intimacy): Covers autistic social communication and connection styles, sensory differences, navigating relationship expectations, communication tools, visuals and tips for consent conversations, and seeking i...
- [Webinar: Supporting Autistic Trans Clients and Students ](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/187766-Webinar-Supporting-Autistic-Trans): How to support someone who is exploring their gender, creating safer spaces, using pronouns, gender dysphoria and gender euphoria, connecting with neurokin and the trans community, overcoming barri...
- [Webinar: Identifying & Supporting Young Autistic Children](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/234917-Webinar-Identifying-Supporting-Young): Recognising early signs of autism, referral pathways, common co-occurring brain styles, early intervention, strategies for home including eating and sleeping, supports and accommodations in early c...
- [Webinar: Preventing and Managing Autistic and ADHDer Burnout and School Can't](https://www.autismunderstanding.com.au/products/217607-Webinar-Preventing-and-Managing-Autistic): We discuss internalised presentation of Autism and ADHD, signs of Autistic and ADHDer burnout, including School Can't, factors that contribute to burnout, protective factors, and how...