EMDR can be adapted for autistic and ADHD clients – but it requires understanding how neurodivergent brains process emotion, information and sensory input differently. This two-day course gives mental health professionals both the scientific grounding and the practical techniques to do that work well.
Who the course is for
Completion of EMDR Modules 1 to 3 is required. The course is aimed at practitioners who already work with EMDR and want to extend their practice to neurodivergent clients.
Understanding the neurodivergent brain
The course examines recent research into ADHD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), looking at the neurological and cognitive distinctions that shape how these clients experience therapy. This scientific foundation helps practitioners understand their clients’ experiences, challenges and specific needs within a therapeutic context – rather than treating differences as obstacles.
Practical adaptations you will learn
- Adapting EMDR to respect sensory sensitivities
- Working with attention variability during processing
- Accounting for differences in emotional processing
- Targeting core ADHD symptoms: impulsivity, emotional dysregulation and executive function challenges
- Case studies, hands-on practice and real-life applications
Participants leave equipped to provide effective, client-centred EMDR treatment for ADHD and autistic clients.
Dates and fee
Course fee: £420. Facilitator: Mattaya Parker. Current dates are listed in the course calendar; you can register here.
If you have not yet completed the basic training, see the EMDR training overview and the entry requirements.
