Neuroinclusive guidance for domestic abuse intervention

A practical, research-informed guide and resources to support effective engagement and behaviour change with Neurodivergent men who use violence in their intimate relationships

What is NDIDA Practice?

Neurodiversity in Domestic Abuse (NDiDA) Practice is dedicated to developing and sharing resources to support neuroinclusive approaches within interventions and behavioural rehabilitation settings, for working with men who have used violence in intimate relationships. NDiDA Practice is:

  • Home to the ‘Supporting Neurodivergent clients: A guide for practitioners facilitating domestic abuse perpetrator interventions’.
  • A hub of related resources to support neuroinclusive approaches.
  • An international network of practitioners and researchers sharing best practice

What is the guide?

The guide is a toolkit designed to support neuroinclusive approaches within interventions and rehabilitation settings, for working with men who have used violence in intimate relationships.

It provides clear explanations, adaptable strategies, and tools to help practitioners tailor interventions to neurodivergent needs – without lowering expectations or compromising safety.

It supports change from within existing systems, strengthening practice rather than replacing it.

What is the guide?

The guide is a toolkit designed to support neuroinclusive approaches within interventions and rehabilitation settings, for working with men who have used violence in intimate relationships.

It provides clear explanations, adaptable strategies, and tools to help practitioners tailor interventions to neurodivergent needs – without lowering expectations or compromising safety.

It supports change from within existing systems, strengthening practice rather than replacing it.

How the guide helps

The guide and its accompanying resources are designed to support practical, informed work within existing systems helping you adapt your approach with confidence.

Find guidance

Access clear information to support your work with Neurodivergent individuals.

Adapt approaches

Use practical strategies to tailor interventions to Neurodivergent needs.

Strengthen practice

Enhance your current approach without replacing established programmes.

How the guide helps

The guide and its accompanying resources are designed to support practical, informed work within existing systems helping you adapt your approach with confidence.

Find guidance

Access clear information to support your work with Neurodivergent individuals.

Adapt approaches

Use practical strategies to tailor interventions to Neurodivergent needs.

Strengthen practice

Enhance your current approach without replacing established programmes.

NDIDA in Practice

Insights from real-world application.

“This guide is a world first, and long overdue. Nicole has put so much hard work, research, tireless consultation and practice-based wisdom into this extensive resource. The guide introduces crucial concepts for us to consider in how we understand and respond to adults who use violence without neurotypical privilege, as well as diving deep into practice. An essential resource for any practitioner engaging with men and other adults who perpetrate domestic abuse.”
Rodney Vlais
Independent Domestic Abuse Consultant, Victoria, Australia
“I had some knowledge of neurodivergence but the key terms were useful and the guide outlines a more in-depth description of autism, ADHD etc. It also outlines the relevance to domestic abuse perpetrator interventions.”
Pilot site feedback (UK)

NDIDA in Practice

Insights from real-world application.

“This guide is a world first, and long overdue. Nicole has put so much hard work, research, tireless consultation and practice-based wisdom into this extensive resource. The guide introduces crucial concepts for us to consider in how we understand and respond to adults who use violence without neurotypical privilege, as well as diving deep into practice. An essential resource for any practitioner engaging with men and other adults who perpetrate domestic abuse.”
Rodney Vlais
Independent Domestic Abuse Consultant, Victoria, Australia
“I had some knowledge of neurodivergence but the key terms were useful and the guide outlines a more in-depth description of autism, ADHD etc. It also outlines the relevance to domestic abuse perpetrator interventions.”
Pilot site feedback (UK)

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