Against the Grain

A practitioner community for people working against the standard advice, on purpose.

For mental health clinicians, educators, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, social workers, support workers and coaches working with neurodivergent people.

This professional community is more than education; it is a source of connection and support for professionals working against the grain of standard practice advice to serve the needs of neurodivergent individuals and families, including those with a PDA profile.

Resource library of peer-reviewed sources, so you can stand behind your approach with confidence
Handouts, worksheets, and other resources that help you put autonomy sensitivity theory into practice.
Live coffee connections: connect with other professionals
A monthly lunch and learn session

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Against the Grain opens to a founding cohort before it opens publicly. Add your name and you will hear first, with the dates and what membership involves. No obligation, and you can leave the list at any point.

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The Elara Institute

Breaking Cycles / Building Connection

meghan@elarainstitute.ca

Families

Support for families R.E.P.A.I.R.Autonomy & PDA

Professionals

Support for professionals PDA in Clinical Practice Against the Grain