NDC FACILITATION ACADEMY TRAINING
Neurodivergent Care Training for Au Pairs, Facilitators, Tutors and Carers
Clinically designed, neuro-affirming training, online and available worldwide
Very few carers are trained in neurodivergent care.
Most au pairs, nannies, facilitators and tutors have never been taught how autistic, ADHD and otherwise neurodivergent people experience the world, or how to support them without adding stress. Well-meaning approaches built on compliance, rewards and correction can backfire, especially for people with sensory differences or a persistent drive for autonomy (PDA).
Our training was developed by the Neurodiversity Centre’s clinical multidisciplinary team. It teaches support staff that regulation comes before performance, that behaviour is communication, and that connection is the foundation of all meaningful support.
Training is delivered online, so it is open to carers, families and agencies anywhere in the world, whether or not your support person was placed by us.
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Foundations of Neurodivergent Care
A 2-hour, on-demand introduction
- Introduction to autism
- Introduction to ADHD
- Understanding co-occurrence: when autism, ADHD and other differences overlap
- Self-paced and on demand, about 2 hours
- NDC certificate of completion
Price: to be announced
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Full Onboarding Training
In-depth, assessed training with personalised support
- In-depth self-paced online course, completed over 6 to 8 weeks
- Every module formally assessed, with a 70% pass mark
- Progress tracked by the Facilitation Academy team
- A round table meeting with the family, carer, school (if relevant) and our Coordinator, online for international clients
- Four one-hour individual sessions tailored to the person being supported
- NDC certificate of completion
- Open to anyone, whether or not they were placed by us
R7,890
for South African citizens
US$499
for international clients
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What the full training covers
The full onboarding course is grounded in:
- Current research in neurodevelopment and the neurodiversity paradigm
- Understanding neurodivergent profiles: autism, ADHD, PDA, dyslexia and related differences
- The theory and principles of neuro-affirming support
- Practical, real-world facilitation strategies for home and school
- Emotional regulation, co-regulation and sensory support
- Understanding behaviour as communication
The personalised support sessions then bridge theory and practice, tailored to the specific person the carer supports: their strengths, sensory needs, communication style, regulation profile and goals.
Who is this training for
Au pairs and nannies
School facilitators, shadow aides and learning support assistants
Tutors and home-school facilitators
Adult companions and support workers
Families who want to train a carer they already employ
Agencies and organisations that place or employ carers
Compare the two courses
| Foundations of Neurodivergent Care | Full Onboarding Training | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | On-demand, self-paced | Self-paced online course plus live support sessions |
| Time | About 2 hours | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Content | Introduction to autism, ADHD and co-occurrence | Full curriculum, including PDA, regulation, sensory support and behaviour as communication |
| Assessment | Not applicable | Every module assessed, 70% pass mark |
| Personalised support | Not included | Round table meeting and four one-hour individual sessions |
| Outcome | NDC certificate of completion and livedskills.com verification badge | Assessed completion of NDC onboarding training |
| Price | To be announced | R7,890 (South African citizens) or US$499 (international) |
| Availability | Coming soon | Enrolling now |
For agencies and organisations
If you place or employ au pairs, nannies, facilitators or support workers, we would love to talk about training your team. We work with nanny and au pair agencies, schools and care providers that want their people to have a clinically designed, neuro-affirming foundation in neurodivergent care.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the certificate accredited?
The Foundations of Neurodivergent Care course is not currently CPD-accredited. On completion you receive an NDC certificate of completion and a verification badge on livedskills.com, so employers can confirm your training.
Do I need to be placed through the Facilitation Academy to do the training?
No. Our training is open to anyone, whether or not you were placed by us.
Can I pay for training for our au pair, nanny or facilitator?
Yes. Families often enrol a carer they already employ. Email academy@neurodiversitycentre.co.za and we will help you get started.
Can I enrol from outside South Africa?
Yes. The training is delivered online and is available worldwide. For international clients, the round table meeting and the four individual support sessions run online. The full onboarding training costs US$499 for international clients.
How much does the full onboarding training cost?
The full onboarding training costs R7,890 for South African citizens · US$499 for international clients.
What is the difference between the two courses?
Foundations of Neurodivergent Care is a short, on-demand introduction to autism, ADHD and co-occurrence. The full onboarding training is an in-depth, assessed course completed over 6 to 8 weeks, with a round table meeting and four personalised support sessions.
When will the Foundations course launch?
We will announce the launch date soon. Join our talent pool to be notified as soon as enrolment opens.
