Neurodiversity-affirming practice in community mental health services

Overview

This practice guide presents a framework for family and community services to apply neurodiversity-affirming practice (NAP) to their work with all children, young people and families. It has been developed for, and in consultation with, practitioners providing early intervention mental health supports to children, young people and their families. The content will also be useful for program managers supporting and enabling the work of frontline practitioners.

Reference

Helprin, H., Tamiakis, L., Butler, K., & MacDonald, J. B. (2026). Neurodiversity-affirming practice in community mental health services. Melbourne: Australian Institute of Family Studies.