The NDI Learning Nook
A Space for Neurodivergent Flourishing
A Space for Learning, Identity Exploration, and Growth
The Neurodivergent Insights Learning Nook community primarily includes neurodivergent adults, clinicians, parents, and anyone else dedicated to building a community focused on growth and learning. Ideal for newly identified neurodivergent adults, our core values are connection, belonging, growth, self-understanding and create space for nuanced, searching conversations. A special membership option is offered for therapists and clinicians seeking to connect with fellow neurodivergent professionals or ND-affirming providers.
Neurodivergent Individuals
Neurodivergent-Affirming Clinicians
Access the Complete Neurodivergent Insights Library, Masterclasses, Workshops, Live Events, and More.
Neurodivergent Community
Why A Neurodivergent Community?
When I first discovered I was Autistic, I craved the connection of learning from others who were also neurodivergent. I sought it out in various groups on social media. I found the connections and community I was looking for on Facebook and Instagram, but I also saw that as the groups grew, they became more polarized, heated, and less constructive. These dynamics made it harder for me to get what I needed from the groups. Adding to the isolation I experienced.
That's why I set out to create a different kind of community—a welcoming haven for neurodivergent adults, especially those who are new to their journey of self-discovery and identity. This space is designed to be a soft landing pad where individuals can come together to connect, learn, and grow. My hope is that this will be a place for you to find your people. A place where you can truly be yourself and feel accepted for your whole self. A place where you can be a part of building a truly affirming neurodiverse community.
Our community is centered around growth and learning. We celebrate neurodiversity, with a majority of our members being AuDHD, but welcome and embrace various neurotypes. Here, we prioritize connection and sharing our experiences, from the silly and awkward moments to our moments of pride and growth. We see your role as member as not just passive consumer of content but as an active participant and contributor to our community. We value each individual's voice and experience in this process.
So, whether you're seeking to connect with fellow neurodivergent individuals, therapists looking to enhance their neurodivergent-affirming practices, or parents navigating the neurodivergent journey, you'll find a place here.
If you are more interested in the resource library and not the community, there are also options to access the resources alone (this is also a good option while you wait for a seat to open up).
What Members Are Saying…
What you will find in our community:
A community focused on learning
A chance to help build a community of other neurodivergent individuals where you are accepted for the real you
A brave space- where we lead with vulnerability and engage in curiosity about other’s experiences
Calling people into learning when necessary (we emphasize calling in vs. calling out)
Tips and Tricks from others learning about their neurodivergence
Thoughtful conversations focused on learning from one another
Space for nuance while we are learning about ourselves
A sense of community with others who are authentic and vulnerable
An awareness that individuals are at varied stages in their neuro-affirmative development and growth.
What you will not find in our community:
Racism, transphobia, and/or homophobia
Calling people out, shaming and piling on
Attacks on another member’s character
Membership Resources
In an age where we are inundated with information, finding research-backed and neurodivergent-affirming resources can be challenging. By marrying the worlds of research and mental health, I strive to provide you with up-to-date information that helps neurodivergent adults develop positive identities and counter the negative voices we have faced throughout our lives.
The resources provided by Neurodivergent Insights are both research-based and neurodivergent-affirming. They also take into account the voices of neurodivergent adults and those from communities that have been systematically discriminated against (LBTQIA+, BIPOC). You have full access to these resources when you join the community.
What’s Included?
All Neurodivergent Insights resources are available to access within the Learning Nook community, including workbooks, workshops, masterclasses, ebooks and courses.
Neurodivergent Insights Workbooks
Access to the comprehensive library of wellness workbooks. Here, you'll discover practical, life-enhancing tools crafted specifically for the neurodivergent mind. My workbooks cover a spectrum of topics, from sensory regulation and emotional understanding to navigating the neurodivergent nervous system and managing Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. Each is designed to offer not just insight but actionable strategies for daily living.
Value: Outside of the membership, individuals would pay $360.00 and clinicians $1,100 for all workbooks (For clinicians, this includes clinical rights to use with clients)
Ebooks
Includes Misdiagnosis Monday Ebooks that review common misdiagnoses, co-occurring conditions, and more.
Value: Outside of the membership, cost for these resources would be $130
Productivity PDFs
Utilize fillable PDFs designed to enhance productivity, including tools like time blocking and weekly schedulers.
Value: Outside of the membership, the cost for these resources would be $50
NDI Learning Nook Community
Join a thriving neurodivergent community hosted on a private platform (away from social media). Engage in meaningful conversations with fellow neurodivergent adults, parents, and therapists. The community is hosted on Circle and includes forums and live events.
Master Classes, Workshops, and Live Events
Gain entry to Neurodivergent Insights' Master Classes, workshops, and live events including body double sessions, parent conversations and clinical conversations for clinicians.
Value: Outside of the membership, cost for Masterclasses alone would be $120
Private Podcast Feed: Members can now listen to the training sessions in their favorite podcast player
Is this community right for me?
This community is for you if:
You can tolerate the level of discomfort that often comes with learning
You can give people the benefit of the doubt and recognize that we are all in different places in our learning journey
When you are activated, you can take enough time (or are learning to) before responding so that you can come from a responsive and not-reactive place
You are able to or are learning to take an intersectional view, recognizing that neurodivergence often intersects with other marginalized populations
You are able to make space for nuance and complexity in your learning
You are interested in really looking at the hard questions and having the hard conversations
You are interested in being a part of building a community with these values
This community is not for you if:
You are currently in crisis, have recently undergone intensive in-patient care, or may be tempted to seek crisis support from this space. Our community is not equipped to offer crisis intervention and is best suited for individuals in a stable phase, who can participate without the risk of destabilization or seeking crisis support here.
You have little tolerance or patience for others who are in a different place in their learning journey
You consistently respond reactively when you are activated
You need a safe space where you are not going to be confronted with new ideas and challenges to how you think
You struggle to be vulnerable
You want easy answers
You are racist, transphobic, or homophobic
Important Disclaimer:
Understanding Our Space
The Neurodivergent Insights Learning Nook is exclusively a psychoeducational environment, and is not a substitute for therapy. Created for exploration and learning about neurodivergence, the Learning Nook complements therapy by offering a community for learning, connection, and discussion.
I recognize that being neurodivergent makes us more likely to experience certain types of trauma. That being said, if you have experienced a significant trauma, psychotic episode, or psychiatric hospitalization in the last year, you must be under the care of a physician and a mental health provider. This is especially important to engage with our content and our community, as exploring this part of yourself may exacerbate some of the symptoms you may already be experiencing.
I also know that finding a neurodivergent affirming therapist (let alone any therapist) can be difficult, and it makes sense that you might want to engage in our community and content while you are looking. If this is the case, I ask that you pay special attention to your “zone of tolerance” when accessing our materials, and if something feels as though it might be triggering, please wait to engage with it until you are under the care of a therapist. Our team and community members are not available for direct personal support.
Given our predominantly neurodivergent membership, many among us have faced trauma. With this awareness, we steer clear of sharing detailed trauma narratives in live sessions, community posts, or DMs to avoid triggering others. While it’s okay to talk about trauma in broad terms, for example: “I have a traumatic history,” for context, details can be triggering for others. For in-depth support, professional mental health services are recommended.
All of that said, if you are looking for a supportive space of other neurodivergent people who understand how hard living in this neurotypical world can be, you’ve found the right place. This is a place where you can bravely unmask and learn about your own neurodivergence.
Designed to Stay Intentional
The Neurodivergent Insights Learning Nook – Where Learning is Intentional
Our learning community is intentionally designed to bring people in slowly so that we can retain our culture. For this reason, 20 new seats open up each month. Once seats are filled, interested persons will be put on a waitlist and you will be notified when we re-open doors.
Our Basic Membership offers a great way to stay engaged while waiting for a community spot. With the Basic Membership, you'll have access to everything The Learning Nook offers, except for the community and live events. This includes all Neurodivergent Insights workbooks, masterclasses, and access to recordings of our live workshops.
For people looking for all the resources but not the community, the Basic Membership is a great option.
Membership Plans
Choose one of four available options:
Neurodivergent Individual Memberships
1. Individual Resource-Only Membership ($300 USD/Year)
Who it's for: Individuals seeking reliable, research-backed information.
What it includes: Access to a comprehensive library of neurodivergent-affirming resources for personal use
2. Individual Community Membership ($489 USD/Year)
Who it's for: Individuals looking for support and connection with others.
What it includes: Access to our resource library plus the opportunity to join a community of like-minded individuals.
Neurodivergent-Affirming Clinician Memberships
1. Clinician’s Resource-Only Membership ($600 USD/Year)
Who it's for: Clinicians needing specialized resources to support their neurodivergent clients.
What it includes: Access to a curated collection of research and tools tailored for clinical use, including rights
to use digital resources with your clients.
2. Clinician’s Community Membership ($989 USD/Year)
Who it's for: Clinicians wanting to collaborate and learn from peers.
What it includes: Access to our resource library, rights to use digital resources with clients, and a network of fellow clinicians for shared learning and support.
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Basic
Individuals
300 USD/Year
Community
Individuals
489 USD/Year
Basic
Clinicians
600 USD/Year
Community
Clinicians
989 USD/Year
🚨 Important Information Regarding Learning Nook Enrollment 🚨
To protect the integrity of our community, as well as the privacy of our members, please note the following policies regarding Learning Nook enrollment.
🌟 Payment Terms: This is a subscription-based, annual membership. Annual membership fees are due in full at the start of the individual member’s term. Payment is made through our secure payment portal within the membership community.
🌟 Non-Refundable: Members are welcome to change or cancel their subscription at any time, but due to the nature of the space and to protect the privacy of our members, subscription fees are non-refundable.
🌟 Cultivating Safe Space: Access to the Learning Nook is contingent on a variety of factors, including understanding and adhering to our Grounding Values and Expectations.
Membership Scholarships
We understand that financial constraints can be a barrier, whether due to exchange rates or socio-economic circumstances. If you find yourself in this position or if you're a therapist in training looking to gain clinical insights, we invite you to apply for our scholarship program designed to make membership more accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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The clinical membership is tailored for medical providers, therapists, and coaches. When you opt for this membership, you not only unlock access to the entire community, including the neurodivergent adult community, but you also gain entry to a dedicated space for clinicians. This membership includes monthly calls and grants you usage rights to utilize the neurodivergent insights workbooks with your clients, enhancing your professional practice.
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Absolutely! Our community is proudly neurodiverse, and we extend a warm welcome to individuals of all neurotypes, including neurotypical allies.
As long as you approach the community with a willingness to learn and engage, you'll find a supportive and inclusive space here. It's worth noting that as a neurotypical member, you will be in the neuro-minority within our community. This unique experience can offer insights and enhance your understanding of neurodivergent individuals in your life (who often have the experience of being a neuro-minority in the spaces they enter).
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We do not offer a trial period or money-back guarantee for our membership. Upon joining, you gain immediate access to the full Neurodivergent Insights Library and Downloads. Due to the digital nature of our services, we have chosen not to provide trials or refunds.
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Our community may not be the perfect fit for everyone. We pride ourselves on being a learning community that fosters a brave space rather than a safe space. In a brave space, we encourage vulnerability, growth, and learning. Many of our members join us shortly after Neurodivergent identification or diagnosis, and some are still in the process of learning neurodivergent-affirming language and practices. We embrace complexity as a core value, which means we make room for diverse experiences. If you're seeking a space exclusively for neurodivergent individuals where everyone is already well-versed in the language, our community may not align with your expectations.
When misunderstandings occur within our community, we uphold a commitment to not engage in "pile ons." Instead, we encourage members to respond reflectively (non-reactive) that promotes growth, mutual learning, and understanding.
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Is the Community similar to social media platforms? No, this community operates independently of popular social media networks, which is a deliberate choice. We utilize the Circle platform, which may share some features with platforms like Facebook and Reddit, but it fundamentally diverges in several ways. Within this community, we provide structured spaces for weekly conversations, ensuring that meaningful discussions can thrive. Additionally, we offer areas for more relaxed and informal interactions. Importantly, all resources, including masterclasses, live events, and community engagement, are consolidated within one accessible location. This creates a cohesive and focused environment for our members.
Who Am I?
Hi. I’m Dr. Neff (she/they).
I am a neurodivergent (Autistic-ADHD) clinician, parent, and advocate.
I work with late-in-life diagnosed Autistic and ADHD people and create mental health and wellness resources with the neurodivergent person in mind. I also am a co-host of the podcast Divergent Conversations. My goal is to make this journey easier for you than it was for me. To allow people who have just identified that they are neurodivergent to have access to resources that are both affirming and backed by science. To help you find a community where you can be yourself.
As I have become more aware of my needs as a neurodivergent person, I have become more protective of my energy. To better align with my needs, I've adopted a more intentional approach to managing my energy and time. I realized that constant DMs, emails, and social media notifications were draining a considerable amount of my energy. To channel my energy in a more intentional and focused manner, I made the decision to practice what I preach and create healthy boundaries. So, I limit access to me through these conventional means and have rechanneled that energy into an intentional community. The Learning Nook embodies this approach. It is a dedicated space where I can concentrate my efforts and share my insights in a meaningful way. This exclusive community is now the sole avenue to connect with me. I built the community I would have wanted, and I genuinely enjoy showing up there to connect with everyone.
