Welcome to Autism Inspired Solutions
Support for Every Stage of the Autism Journey –
From Survival to Strength
At Autism Inspired, we support mothers, families and cargivers walking the sacred path of autism care – with real solutions rooted in lived experience, research and divine purpose.
We understand the sleeepless nights, the fears, the questions, and the deep love that keeps you going. Here, you are not alone. You are seen, supported and guided.
Our Core Services
Real Help for Real Families
We are building bridges of support – practical, emotional and spiritual – for those navigating autism and special needs care.
Sacred Life Coaching
Compassionate, autism-informed coaching for parents, caregivers and families seeking clarity, healing and personal transformation.
Caregiver Recruitment
Connecting autism families with compassionate, reliable and trained caregivers who understand neurodiversity and daily support needs.
Workshops & Training
Practical sessions for parents, educators and professionals to build autism awareness, emotional resilience and inclusive support skills.
Employee Assistance Programs
Tailored workplace solutions that support neurodivergent employees., caregivers and inclusive company culture.
Advocacy & Community
At the heart of Autism Inspired is community – a speace for collaboration, compassion and courage.
Through advocacy work, partneships and heartfelt conversations, we are re-writing the narrative around autism and special needs in Africa.
A Note from My Heart
Sometimes, the autism journey feels like it breaks us – but what it’s really doing is rebirthing us.
Every meltdown, every hopsital visit, every small miracle is a teacher. Autism asks us to slow down, soften, and see life differently.
Here at Autism Inspired, we walk that road with you.
From one mother’s pain grew a movement of purpose – because no one should face this journey alone.
With love,
Dineo Makenete
Ready to ligeten your load?
Let’s build your support structurw – together.
About Me
My name is Dineo – Autism Mom, Certified Life Coach and Founder of Autism Inspired Solutions.
My autism journey stripped me bare, and then slowly rebuilt me into a woman of vision, purpose and spiritual depth. Through my own healing, I discovered a fire in my bones to walk alongside others on similar paths. I trained as a Life Coach and returned to my HR and entrepreneurial roots – but this time with soul.
Today I serve autism communities not only as a professional but as one of them. My deeper work, however, goes beyond traditional support – it is a quiet rebellion. I believe autism is calling us back to what is sacred, to remember who we were before the system told us how to live, parent or heal.
I advocate for conscious, indigenous-rooted and sustainable living – where modern tools meet ancestral wisdom. Where we parent from presence, not performance. And where we build lives rooted in sovereignty, not survival.
I invite you to partner with us in building solutions that matter, because togther, we can.
Autism is not just a challenge – it’s a call to transform. Through Sacred Life Coaching, I walk with autism moms, families and caregivers who are navigating burnout, overwhelm, and the feeling f being “stuck”.
My approach blends lived experience as an autism mom, certified life coaching skills and ancestral wisdom to restore balance and purpose. Whether you’re seeking clarity, healing or a new perspective, this space is designed for you.
Sacred Life Coaching
Healing, Purpose & Practical Solutions
A compassionate coaching pathway for autism families combining lived experience, life coaching and ancestral wisdom to restore calm, clarity and purpose.
Autism is not a just a challenge – it’s a call to transform. Through Sacred Life Coaching, I walk with autism moms, families and and caregivers who are navigating burnout, overwhelm, and the feeling of being “stuck”.
My approach blends lived experience as an autism mom, certified life coaching skills and ancestral wisdom to restore balance and purpose. Whether you’re seekinng clarity, healing or a new perspective, this space is designed for you.
What I Included?
- 1:1 private and group coaching sessions (in-person or online)
- Tools for managing stress, burnout and overwhelm
- Spiritual and practical guidance rooted in lived autism experiene
- Gentle mindset shifts to restore peace and focus
- A safe, non-judgemental space to process your journey
Who Is It For?
- Autism moms seeking clarity, purpose and resilience
- Families wanting holistic strategies beyond the medical model
- Caregivers needing emotional balance and renewed strength
- Anyone feeling lost and ready for deeper meaning
How It Works
- Clarity call – We begin with a free consultantion to understand your needs.
- Personalized Coaching Plan – Sessions are tailored to your family’s unique journey.
- Integration – You will receive tools, journaling prompts and rituals to ground your healing.
- Ongoing Support – Flexible packages available depending on your pace and needs.
Packages & Pricing
Single Session: R750.00
3-Session Package: R2 000.00
6-Session Package: R3 500.00
FAQs
Q: Do I need to be religious for spiritual coaching
A: No. Sacred Life Coaching draws on universal widom and your own inner resources, not a fixed belief system.
YQ: Are sessions only for moms?
A: While moms are my main clients, caregivers, siblings and even dads are welcome.
Q: Can I pay in installments
A: Yes, flexible payment options are available.
Q: How long is a session?
A: Standardd sessions are 60 minutes, we can also do 30-minute check-ins.
Q: Do you work online or in-person?
I offer online sessions, an in-person in Johannesburg by request.
Q: Can I book a one-off session?
Q: Yes – one-off sessions are available, though packages are better for long-term change.
Caregiver Recruitment
Match with Trusted, Compassonate Caregivers
We match families, care centres and schools with caregivera uers who understand autism, with thorough screening, values-fit interviews and background checks.
Finding the right caregiver should not feel like a gamble. Autism Inspired handles the screening, interviews and checks – then presents you with candidates who fit your family’s routines, values and communication style.
What Is Included?
- Values-fit screening & in-depth interviews
- Criminal /identity checks and reference verification
- Trial period support and onboarding guidance
- Replacement guarantee (terms apply)
Who Is This For?
- Families seeking reliable, autism-aware domestic or caregiving support
- Schools /small NGOs needing trained assistants
- Anyone who wants a caregiver matched on values, not just skills
Process (4 steps):
- Complete our Caregiver Form.
- We shortlist and interview candidates.
- You meet candidates, choose a fit and start onboarding.
- We follow up during the trial period.
| Caregiver Role | Short Role Description | Placement Fee | Guarantee Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Housekeeper / Domestic Worker | Entry-level, may not have caregiving qualifications | R3 500.00 | 60 Days |
| Nanny (Non-Special Needs) | Basic childcare with light housekeeping duties | R3 500.00 | 60 Days |
| Home-Based Care (Autistic Children <12) | Provides nurturing, structured care for autistic children under 12 – supporting communication, play, routines and sensory needs, while offering parents relief and emotional support. | R4 500.00 | 60 Days |
| Home-Based Care (Autistic Teenagers) | Offers patient, respectful care to autistic teens – assisting with routines, personal hygiene, emotional regulation, and value-based independence. | R4 800.00 | 60 Days |
| Qualified Caregiver (Elderly Care) | Trained in elderly care, mobility support, medication reminders, companionship, and light home duties. | R4 500.00 | 60 Days |
| Qualified Caregiver (Disabled Community) | Experienced in supporting individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities – providing daily living assistance, social support, and emotional care. | R4 500.00 | 60 Days |
| Specialist Support Worker (Advanced Needs) | Highly trained professional for complex care – including behavioural support, feeding challenges, and collaboration with therapists and families. | Custom Quotation | 60 Days |
FAQs
Q: How long does a placement take?
A: Typically 2 – 6 weeks depending on the role and location.
Q: What checks are included?
A: ID verification, criminal record check (where available), and reference checks.
Q: Can you train an existing caregiver?
A: Yes — we offer upskilling and orientation packages.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Support Your Team, Improve Wellbeing.
Tailored workplace wellness solutions that lower burnout, increase inclusion and support staff caring for autistiv dependants.
We design EAPs for small and medium organizations that are practical, culturally relevant and trauma-informed. Our programs help employees manage caregiving responsiblities while staying productive and supported.
What Is Included?
- Confidential counselling referrals and coaching sesions
- Manage training on neurodiversity and reasonable adjustments
- Onsite /online workshops and staff wellness campaigns
- Policies and fuidance for inclusive workplace
Who Is This For?
- Organizations looking to support employees who are caregivers
- HR Teams wanting practical neurodiversiety awareness training
- Organizations seeking better staff retention and wellbeing
How It Works / Modules:
Needs assessment – tailored program design – delivery (workshops + counselling) – ongoing evaluation
Pricing
Programs are tailored to organization size.
Contant for a proposal
FAQs
Q: Do you work with Unions or Employee Reps?
A: Yes – we engage with all stakeholders to ensure meaningful programs.
Q: Can you provide the program remotely?
A: Most components can be delivered virtually.
How do I start?
A: Book a discovery meeting to assess your needs?
Workshops & Training
Practical, Culturally Rooted Learning
Interactive workshops for parents, caregivers, schools and businesses – from caregiver readiness to community wisdom sessions.
Our workshops blend practical skill-building with cultural context and lived experience. Each workshop can be tailored for your audience – from half-day sessions to multi-week training programs.
Our Workshops
OUR WORKSHOPS
Autism Awareness
Caregiver Employment Readiness
Back to Basics
The Role of the Mother
FOR WHO?
Schools, Workplaces and the General Community
Domestic Workers, Home Based Caregivers, Class Assistants and Care Workers
Autism Moms, Families and Seekers
Autism Moms
PRICES
R300.00
R300.00
R300.00
R300.00
How to book?
To book a workshop for your group or organization, request a quote.
Q: What group sizes do you accoommodate?
A: Small groups to larger gatherings; contact for logistics.
Q: Do you provide handouts /certificates?
A: Yes – handouts and optional certificates are available.
Q: Can workshops be adapted for different cultures /languages?
A: Yes – we tailor content to the audience and context.
Advocacy & Community
Autism Community – Advocacy, Connection & Real Solutions
A growing community where families share resources, advocate for change and co-create inclusive solutions.
Autism Inspired is more than services – it;s a community. Join our campaigns, events and sister support groups that amplify family voices and build grassroots solutions for bettter care, inclusion and dignity.
Ways to engage:
Join our mailing list and community events
Volunteer or partner on advocacy campaigns
Access free resources, toolkits d guides
Attend community meetups and skill-shares.
How to get invloved?
Join our community, subscribe or contact us to partner
FAQs
Q: Is the community free to join?
A: Yes – signing up for updates is free; soe workshops /events may have fees.
Q: How often do you run events?
A: Events are scheduled throughout the year – subscribe for updates.
Q: Can I book a one-off session?
A: Yes – one-off sessions are available, though packages are better for long-term change.
Blog
Stories & Insights – Reflections on Autism, Spritituality & Family Life
Personal essays, practical guides and thought pieces written from lived experience and a place of care.
I write about the intersection of autism, spiritiauality, womanhood and community – honest, practical pieces to support your journey.
Read, share, and join the conversation.
Navigating The Diverse Experiences Of Autism: Why The Conversation Needs To Change
The ultimate trigger on my autism journey is encountering people who passionately claim that autism is not a disability and does not need to be “fixed”. Understandably, these sentiments are often voiced by highly functional autistics who live independently and...
Collaboration in Advocacy: Creating Real Solutions for Our Community
I have observed with deep disappointment the hostility that larger advocacy foundations often direct towards emerging foundations and autism startups. This is particularly disheartening, as autism is far bigger and more complex than any single person or...
The Power of Community: Finding Strength in Others
Over the past few days, I have been reflecting on my life in earlier years and comparing it to recent times, particularly regarding the financial challenges that seem to have intensified as we navigate our autism journey. It’s fair to say that this has not been...
Parental Aggression: A Reflection On Autism And Acceptance
The other day, while taking my son for his quarterly check-up at Baragwanath Hospital, I witnessed an encounter that took me back to some of the most challenging moments of my journey as an autism mom. Sitting in the waiting area, I observed a young mom enter...
Transforming Loss Into Strength: Lessons From My Autism Journey
For the longest time, loss was a constant companion on my autism journey, and now that I have seen it for what it is, I can feel the grip gradually loosening. I have learnt that many of the things I once clung to, some of sentimental value, others less so - had...
Things I Have Had To Unlearn And Relearn As An Autism Mom
Being an Autism Mom is a journey like no other, and along the way, I’ve realized that much of what I thought I knew about parenting needed to be unlearned and redefined. Autism doesn’t follow the rules of conventional parenting, it has its own playbook....
Disciplining An Autistic Child: My Journey Of Love, Struggles And Lessons Learned
It goes without saying that parenting is hard, a fact that any parent will tell you, however parenting an autistic child takes a level of resilience and adaptability that cannot be taught in traditional parenting manuals. Personally, this has been one of the hardest...
Give Yourself Grace
Today, I would like you to give yourself some grace, because even through all the chaos that many can never even begin to comprehend, I see you. Standing. I see you, waking up every single day to fight, and with strength depleted for the day, I see you,...
Things I Wish I Knew When My Son Was Diagnosed With Autism
When my son Tumelo received his formal diagnosis of autism at 2-years and 7- months, it truly was merely just a confirmation as Uncle Google had long addressed my concerns. My biggest advantage at the time was that Tumi is a twin and as you can imagine, the...
Navigating The Diverse Experiences Of Autism: Why The Conversation Needs To Change
The ultimate trigger on my autism journey is encountering people who passionately claim that autism is not a disability and does not need to be “fixed”. Understandably, these sentiments are often voiced by highly functional autistics who live independently and...
Collaboration in Advocacy: Creating Real Solutions for Our Community
I have observed with deep disappointment the hostility that larger advocacy foundations often direct towards emerging foundations and autism startups. This is particularly disheartening, as autism is far bigger and more complex than any single person or...
The Power of Community: Finding Strength in Others
Over the past few days, I have been reflecting on my life in earlier years and comparing it to recent times, particularly regarding the financial challenges that seem to have intensified as we navigate our autism journey. It’s fair to say that this has not been...
Parental Aggression: A Reflection On Autism And Acceptance
The other day, while taking my son for his quarterly check-up at Baragwanath Hospital, I witnessed an encounter that took me back to some of the most challenging moments of my journey as an autism mom. Sitting in the waiting area, I observed a young mom enter...
Transforming Loss Into Strength: Lessons From My Autism Journey
For the longest time, loss was a constant companion on my autism journey, and now that I have seen it for what it is, I can feel the grip gradually loosening. I have learnt that many of the things I once clung to, some of sentimental value, others less so - had...
Things I Have Had To Unlearn And Relearn As An Autism Mom
Being an Autism Mom is a journey like no other, and along the way, I’ve realized that much of what I thought I knew about parenting needed to be unlearned and redefined. Autism doesn’t follow the rules of conventional parenting, it has its own playbook....
Disciplining An Autistic Child: My Journey Of Love, Struggles And Lessons Learned
It goes without saying that parenting is hard, a fact that any parent will tell you, however parenting an autistic child takes a level of resilience and adaptability that cannot be taught in traditional parenting manuals. Personally, this has been one of the hardest...
Give Yourself Grace
Today, I would like you to give yourself some grace, because even through all the chaos that many can never even begin to comprehend, I see you. Standing. I see you, waking up every single day to fight, and with strength depleted for the day, I see you,...
Things I Wish I Knew When My Son Was Diagnosed With Autism
When my son Tumelo received his formal diagnosis of autism at 2-years and 7- months, it truly was merely just a confirmation as Uncle Google had long addressed my concerns. My biggest advantage at the time was that Tumi is a twin and as you can imagine, the...
Navigating The Diverse Experiences Of Autism: Why The Conversation Needs To Change
The ultimate trigger on my autism journey is encountering people who passionately claim that autism is not a disability and does not need to be “fixed”. Understandably, these sentiments are often voiced by highly functional autistics who live independently and...
Collaboration in Advocacy: Creating Real Solutions for Our Community
I have observed with deep disappointment the hostility that larger advocacy foundations often direct towards emerging foundations and autism startups. This is particularly disheartening, as autism is far bigger and more complex than any single person or...
The Power of Community: Finding Strength in Others
Over the past few days, I have been reflecting on my life in earlier years and comparing it to recent times, particularly regarding the financial challenges that seem to have intensified as we navigate our autism journey. It’s fair to say that this has not been...
Parental Aggression: A Reflection On Autism And Acceptance
The other day, while taking my son for his quarterly check-up at Baragwanath Hospital, I witnessed an encounter that took me back to some of the most challenging moments of my journey as an autism mom. Sitting in the waiting area, I observed a young mom enter...
Transforming Loss Into Strength: Lessons From My Autism Journey
For the longest time, loss was a constant companion on my autism journey, and now that I have seen it for what it is, I can feel the grip gradually loosening. I have learnt that many of the things I once clung to, some of sentimental value, others less so - had...
Things I Have Had To Unlearn And Relearn As An Autism Mom
Being an Autism Mom is a journey like no other, and along the way, I’ve realized that much of what I thought I knew about parenting needed to be unlearned and redefined. Autism doesn’t follow the rules of conventional parenting, it has its own playbook....
Disciplining An Autistic Child: My Journey Of Love, Struggles And Lessons Learned
It goes without saying that parenting is hard, a fact that any parent will tell you, however parenting an autistic child takes a level of resilience and adaptability that cannot be taught in traditional parenting manuals. Personally, this has been one of the hardest...
Give Yourself Grace
Today, I would like you to give yourself some grace, because even through all the chaos that many can never even begin to comprehend, I see you. Standing. I see you, waking up every single day to fight, and with strength depleted for the day, I see you,...
Things I Wish I Knew When My Son Was Diagnosed With Autism
When my son Tumelo received his formal diagnosis of autism at 2-years and 7- months, it truly was merely just a confirmation as Uncle Google had long addressed my concerns. My biggest advantage at the time was that Tumi is a twin and as you can imagine, the...
Blog
Stories & Insights – Reflections on Autism, Spritituality & Family Life
Personal essays, practical guides and thought pieces written from lived experience and a place of care.
I write about the intersection of autism, spiritiauality, womanhood and community – honest, practical pieces to support your journey.
Read, share, and join the conversation.
Navigating The Diverse Experiences Of Autism: Why The Conversation Needs To Change
The ultimate trigger on my autism journey is encountering people who passionately claim that autism is not a disability and does not need to be “fixed”. Understandably, these sentiments are often voiced by highly functional autistics who live independently and...
Collaboration in Advocacy: Creating Real Solutions for Our Community
I have observed with deep disappointment the hostility that larger advocacy foundations often direct towards emerging foundations and autism startups. This is particularly disheartening, as autism is far bigger and more complex than any single person or...
The Power of Community: Finding Strength in Others
Over the past few days, I have been reflecting on my life in earlier years and comparing it to recent times, particularly regarding the financial challenges that seem to have intensified as we navigate our autism journey. It’s fair to say that this has not been...
Parental Aggression: A Reflection On Autism And Acceptance
The other day, while taking my son for his quarterly check-up at Baragwanath Hospital, I witnessed an encounter that took me back to some of the most challenging moments of my journey as an autism mom. Sitting in the waiting area, I observed a young mom enter...
Transforming Loss Into Strength: Lessons From My Autism Journey
For the longest time, loss was a constant companion on my autism journey, and now that I have seen it for what it is, I can feel the grip gradually loosening. I have learnt that many of the things I once clung to, some of sentimental value, others less so - had...
Things I Have Had To Unlearn And Relearn As An Autism Mom
Being an Autism Mom is a journey like no other, and along the way, I’ve realized that much of what I thought I knew about parenting needed to be unlearned and redefined. Autism doesn’t follow the rules of conventional parenting, it has its own playbook....
Disciplining An Autistic Child: My Journey Of Love, Struggles And Lessons Learned
It goes without saying that parenting is hard, a fact that any parent will tell you, however parenting an autistic child takes a level of resilience and adaptability that cannot be taught in traditional parenting manuals. Personally, this has been one of the hardest...
Give Yourself Grace
Today, I would like you to give yourself some grace, because even through all the chaos that many can never even begin to comprehend, I see you. Standing. I see you, waking up every single day to fight, and with strength depleted for the day, I see you,...
Things I Wish I Knew When My Son Was Diagnosed With Autism
When my son Tumelo received his formal diagnosis of autism at 2-years and 7- months, it truly was merely just a confirmation as Uncle Google had long addressed my concerns. My biggest advantage at the time was that Tumi is a twin and as you can imagine, the...
Navigating The Diverse Experiences Of Autism: Why The Conversation Needs To Change
The ultimate trigger on my autism journey is encountering people who passionately claim that autism is not a disability and does not need to be “fixed”. Understandably, these sentiments are often voiced by highly functional autistics who live independently and...
Collaboration in Advocacy: Creating Real Solutions for Our Community
I have observed with deep disappointment the hostility that larger advocacy foundations often direct towards emerging foundations and autism startups. This is particularly disheartening, as autism is far bigger and more complex than any single person or...
The Power of Community: Finding Strength in Others
Over the past few days, I have been reflecting on my life in earlier years and comparing it to recent times, particularly regarding the financial challenges that seem to have intensified as we navigate our autism journey. It’s fair to say that this has not been...
Parental Aggression: A Reflection On Autism And Acceptance
The other day, while taking my son for his quarterly check-up at Baragwanath Hospital, I witnessed an encounter that took me back to some of the most challenging moments of my journey as an autism mom. Sitting in the waiting area, I observed a young mom enter...
Transforming Loss Into Strength: Lessons From My Autism Journey
For the longest time, loss was a constant companion on my autism journey, and now that I have seen it for what it is, I can feel the grip gradually loosening. I have learnt that many of the things I once clung to, some of sentimental value, others less so - had...
Things I Have Had To Unlearn And Relearn As An Autism Mom
Being an Autism Mom is a journey like no other, and along the way, I’ve realized that much of what I thought I knew about parenting needed to be unlearned and redefined. Autism doesn’t follow the rules of conventional parenting, it has its own playbook....
Disciplining An Autistic Child: My Journey Of Love, Struggles And Lessons Learned
It goes without saying that parenting is hard, a fact that any parent will tell you, however parenting an autistic child takes a level of resilience and adaptability that cannot be taught in traditional parenting manuals. Personally, this has been one of the hardest...
Give Yourself Grace
Today, I would like you to give yourself some grace, because even through all the chaos that many can never even begin to comprehend, I see you. Standing. I see you, waking up every single day to fight, and with strength depleted for the day, I see you,...
Things I Wish I Knew When My Son Was Diagnosed With Autism
When my son Tumelo received his formal diagnosis of autism at 2-years and 7- months, it truly was merely just a confirmation as Uncle Google had long addressed my concerns. My biggest advantage at the time was that Tumi is a twin and as you can imagine, the...
Navigating The Diverse Experiences Of Autism: Why The Conversation Needs To Change
The ultimate trigger on my autism journey is encountering people who passionately claim that autism is not a disability and does not need to be “fixed”. Understandably, these sentiments are often voiced by highly functional autistics who live independently and...
Collaboration in Advocacy: Creating Real Solutions for Our Community
I have observed with deep disappointment the hostility that larger advocacy foundations often direct towards emerging foundations and autism startups. This is particularly disheartening, as autism is far bigger and more complex than any single person or...
The Power of Community: Finding Strength in Others
Over the past few days, I have been reflecting on my life in earlier years and comparing it to recent times, particularly regarding the financial challenges that seem to have intensified as we navigate our autism journey. It’s fair to say that this has not been...
Parental Aggression: A Reflection On Autism And Acceptance
The other day, while taking my son for his quarterly check-up at Baragwanath Hospital, I witnessed an encounter that took me back to some of the most challenging moments of my journey as an autism mom. Sitting in the waiting area, I observed a young mom enter...
Transforming Loss Into Strength: Lessons From My Autism Journey
For the longest time, loss was a constant companion on my autism journey, and now that I have seen it for what it is, I can feel the grip gradually loosening. I have learnt that many of the things I once clung to, some of sentimental value, others less so - had...
Things I Have Had To Unlearn And Relearn As An Autism Mom
Being an Autism Mom is a journey like no other, and along the way, I’ve realized that much of what I thought I knew about parenting needed to be unlearned and redefined. Autism doesn’t follow the rules of conventional parenting, it has its own playbook....
Disciplining An Autistic Child: My Journey Of Love, Struggles And Lessons Learned
It goes without saying that parenting is hard, a fact that any parent will tell you, however parenting an autistic child takes a level of resilience and adaptability that cannot be taught in traditional parenting manuals. Personally, this has been one of the hardest...
Give Yourself Grace
Today, I would like you to give yourself some grace, because even through all the chaos that many can never even begin to comprehend, I see you. Standing. I see you, waking up every single day to fight, and with strength depleted for the day, I see you,...
Things I Wish I Knew When My Son Was Diagnosed With Autism
When my son Tumelo received his formal diagnosis of autism at 2-years and 7- months, it truly was merely just a confirmation as Uncle Google had long addressed my concerns. My biggest advantage at the time was that Tumi is a twin and as you can imagine, the...