Not All Therapies Are Universally Accessible
https://youtu.be/wV_G_yNGY-o An Interview with :: Tony Meiners, PsyD – Clinical Director Evidence-Based Practices and Neurotypes I have been talking a lot lately about the idea of model mismatch in therapy, and what it really pertains to is this idea that like not, not all therapy is accessible. I think a
Dr. Tony Meiners Featured on The Autism Learning Podcast
We are thrilled to share that our very own Dr. Tony Meiners was recently featured on a special conference edition of the Autism Learning Lab podcast! Recorded live during the Autism Symposium in Georgia, host Chris Blankenship sat down with Dr. Meiners and Trish Ruggles for a deep dive into “lazy diagnosi
Scene Construction for Neurodivergent Clients
https://youtu.be/rKu9KBRgbV0 An interview with: Dr. Tony Meiners – Clinical Director Dr. Meiners, What is the importance of scene construction when providing therapeutic care for a neurodivergent population? I think scene construction is an important concept to keep in mind really for anyone, especially n
From Autistic Experience to Clinical Adaptation
Dr. Ali Cunningham and Dr. Tony Meiners Lead Virtual Session on Addressing “Model Mismatch” in Clinical Practice Traditional therapy models are facing a long-overdue reckoning. Research increasingly shows that conventional clinical approaches often fail to align with neurodivergent neurobiology, creating a
A Path Towards Affirming Care
https://youtu.be/XVSPTmEg0wc INTERVIEWING: Dr. Tony Meiners, PsyD :: Clinical Director WHAT IS THE HISTORY + EVOLUTION OF AFFIRMING CARE FOR NEURODIVERGENT PEOPLE? Anytime that we are talking about affirming care, we have to understand the history of how we got here and why it’s really important. And so w
NOT JUST A PHASE
SUPPORTING AUTISTIC ADULTS THROUG QUEER IDENTITY EXPLORATION Written by: Dr. Tony Meiners, PsyD :: Clinical Director of The Neurodivergent Collective For many autistic adults, the process of understanding and embracing their gender or sexual identity unfolds differently than it might for neurotypical individual
Great Minds Are Not All the Same: Reclaiming Identity Through Neurodivergent-Affirming Care
Dr. Tony Meiners to Present on Reclaiming Identity Through Neurodivergent-Affirming Care KENT, CT – June 18th, 2025 – GREAT MINDS ARE NOT ALL THE SAME will feature Dr. Meiners presenting alongside Temple Grandin on June 18th at the High Watch Recovery Center event. Dr. Meiners’ presentation offers
Dr. Tony Meiners to Present on Neurodiversity Informed + Affirming Support at IECA 2025
Dr. Tony Meiners to Present on Neurodiversity Informed + Affirming Support at IECA 2025 DETROIT, MI – May 6th, 2025 – Dr. Tony Meiners, Clinical Director of The Neurodivergent Collective, based in Newport Beach, CA, will join a distinguished panel at the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA
Neurodivergent-Affirming vs. Neurodivergent-Informed Care
Written by: Dr. Tony Meiners, PsyD :: The Neurodivergent Collective’s Clinical Director Neurodivergent care is evolving, and with it comes the need to differentiate between two essential but distinct approaches: neurodivergent-affirming care and neurodivergent-informed care. While both are critical, they
A Creative Outlet for Connection & Growth
Written by: Dr. Tony Meiners, PsyD | Clinical Director PROGRAMMING EVOLUTION :: A CREATIVE OUTLET FOR CONNECTION & GROWTH At The Neurodivergent Collective, we are proud to announce an exciting evolution in our programming that highlights the creativity, authenticity, and voices of our community. Introducing