The Process
Verification takes time. But it builds lasting trust.
We don't just accept anyone. Every submission is carefully reviewed — credentials verified, environment assessed — to ensure families can genuinely trust every professional they find through SOUND.
Submit your details
Fill out the application form with your professional details, specialty, and approach to neurodivergent individuals. We check every submission carefully before it enters review.
Credential review
Our team verifies your professional credentials against statutory public registries and confirms your specialty covers the neurodevelopmental needs we serve. We may reach out with follow-up questions. Wait time is approximately 30 days.
Field verification
A trained SOUND volunteer visits your space or connects via video call. They assess sensory safety, communication approach, and inclusive environment using our structured checklist. This is an administrative review — not a clinical evaluation.
Our Standard
We list professionals who truly get it.
SOUND lists professionals who are genuinely equipped to support individuals across the neurodevelopmental spectrum — and whose environment makes those individuals feel safe, understood, and respected.
We especially prioritise specialists working with intellectual disability, Down syndrome, autism spectrum, cerebral palsy, specific learning disabilities, and ADHD.
Psychiatrists & Clinical Psychologists
Speech & Language Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Special Educators & Neurodevelopmental Schools
Disability Rights & Financial Planning Specialists
Why List With Us?
Better referrals, less friction
Families who find you through SOUND already know your specialty. Fewer irrelevant inquiries, more meaningful connections.
Find the families who need you most
Families navigating complex neurodevelopmental needs actively search SOUND for exactly the kind of support you provide. No marketing required.
Zero cost, always
Being listed on SOUND is completely free. We are funded by donations and grants — never by listing fees.
Ready to apply?
The initial application form takes about 10 minutes to complete. Please provide as much detail as possible to help our verification team.