The Neurodiversity Children's Certification is an immersive professional and community certification experience designed to strengthen the workforce and community supporting children with neurodiverse and special needs. Through specialized training, hands-on learning, expert-led education, and community-based experiences, participants gain meaningful exposure to neurodiversity across healthcare, education, family support, and community systems.
PART 1 | ORIENTATION - In-Person
Orientation Retreat • Provider Identity
PART 2 | FOUNDATIONS- In- Person and Virtual
Child Development & Diagnoses • Sensory & Behavior • Social Communication • Environmental Modifications • Technology Integration • Tough Conversations
PART 3 | COMMUNITY HANDS-ON APPLICATION- In-Person
Case Studies • Work Directly with Children • Community Learning Labs
PART 4 | CERTIFICATION
Graduation & Certification
The Neurodiversity Children’s Certification is a professional workforce development program designed to strengthen the knowledge and practical skills of individuals who work with or support children with neurodiverse and special needs.
NDCI offers Fall and Spring cohorts each year. Organizations may enroll teams of employees or sponsor an employee or student to participate in the Neurodiversity Children’s Certification.
We recommend reviewing the program schedule prior to enrollment to identify any potential conflicts with required training, hands-on learning experiences, and program activities.
Additionally, if your company or organization will be sponsoring your tuition, NDCI is able to provide the necessary information and documentation to help facilitate the process.
Apply:
1. Complete online application (Open September 1, 2026 for Spring Cohort)
2. Schedule and complete virtual interview once application approved.