A Universal, Neurodiversity Affirming, and Trauma-Informed Model for IVF Psychological Support: Bancroft's Hope Affirm Thrive Model

In vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment often involves significant psychological distress, yet many current support models are limited in taking a preventative lens and one which considers neurodiversity. This paper discusses the literature regarding fertility and IVF treatment for Autistic and Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) individuals and highlights Bancroft's Hope Affirm Thrive framework, a universal psychological support model integrating trauma-informed care and systematic neurodiversity screening and support for IVF populations. Hope Affirm Thrive employs a three-tiered model delivering psychoeducation, emotional regulation skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, trauma processing through Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, and Schema Therapy interventions. Universal screening for Autism and ADHD traits enables proactive accommodation without requiring diagnosis. The framework was specifically adapted for Australian healthcare contexts and IVF treatment timelines and addresses identified gaps by providing preventive rather than reactive support. This framework provides a replicable template for neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed psychological support adaptable to other high-stress medical contexts beyond IVF.