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
| Course Name | Description | Target | Duration | Pricing |
| Caregiver Work Readiness & Neurodiversity Competence | A practical training designed to prepare caregivers, class assistants, domestic workers and nannies to confidently support autistic children i the home environment. The course equips them with essential skills in routine management, communication, safety, emotional regulation and respectful caregiving | Aspiring caregivers for autistic children /adults, class assistants, nannies, domestic workers | Half-day |
Online R350.00pp In-person (Private home /small group R500.00pp |
| Autism Sensitivity & Awareness for Security Personnel | Security personnel are the first line of contact across various industries. This course equips security officers with the skills to correctly identify and safely respond to autistic individuals in public or high-pressure environments. Participants learn how to to distinguish between intentional defiance and sensory distress, apply calm de-escalation techniques and communicate respectfully with both autistic individuals and their caregivers. The goal is to prevent unnecessary conflict, protect vulnerable community members and build trust between security teams and the public. | Security guards, law enforcement, mall /private security | Half day | R3,500.00 |
| Autism-Safe Transport: | Designed for school transport providers, taxi /bus opeators and public transport staff, this workshop teaches how to support autistic passengers who may struggle with noise, crowding or unexpected changes. The training covers communication tips, meltdown response strategies and how to collaborate with caregivers to ensure safe, dignified travel for neuro-divergent commuters. | School transport drivers, bus /taxi operators, transport police, escorts | Half day | Row 4, Col 5 |
| Inclusive Service for Customer Facing Professionals | Healthcare settings can be overwhelming for autistic individuals. This workshop trains nurses, clinic staff, paramedics and allied health professionals to recognize autistic behaviours, adapt assessment methods and prepare patients for procedures using clear and predictable routines. Respectful handling, patient consent and caregiver collaboration are emphasized to reduce trauma and improve care outcomes. | Retail staff, restaurant workers, call centres, receptionists. | Row 5, Col 4 | Row 5, Col 5 |
| Autism -Aware Teaching & Classroom Support for Non-specialist Educators | Row 6, Col 2 | General teachers, assistants, after school staff, ECD practitioners | Row 6, Col 4 | Row 6, Col 5 |
| Autism-Inclusive Care for Health & Allied Workers | Healthcare settings can be overwhelming for autistic individuals. This workshop trains nurses, clinic staff, paramedics and allied health professionals to recognize autistic behaviours, adapt assessment methods and prepare patients for procedures using clear and predictable routines. Respectful handling, patient consent and caregiver collaboration are emphasized to reduce trauma and improve care outcomes. | Nurses, paramedics, clinic staff, hospital admin | Full Day | Row 7, Col 5 |
| Community Engagement & Advocacy | This session is designed for everyone. It gently breaks down misconceptions about autism, explains different behaviours in relatable language and encourages understanding instead of judgement. Using real stories, this talk style workshop promotes Ubuntu, inclusion and family support within communities. Perfect for neighbourhood groups, churches, youth forums and public gatherings – offered free as part of Autism Inspired’s commitment to social change | Neighbourhood groups, churches, youth forums and public gatherings | 2 Hours | FREE |
| Autism Response & De-escalation | Training for Police & Law Enforcement | SAPS Officers, Metro Police, Community Policing Forums, Station Commanders & 10111 Call Operators | Row 9, Col 4 | Row 9, Col 5 |
| Sibling & Extended Family Empowerment Workshop | A heart-centered workshop that teaches siblings and extended family members how to support – not sabotage – autism care. It turns confusion into understanding, frustration into compassion and relatives into allies. | Siblings, grand parents, aunts /uncles, cousins, family friends, guardians. | Row 10, Col 4 |
Online – R600.00 per family unit In-person R800.00 per family unit
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| Healing from Autism Burnout & Caregiver Trauma | A safe space for mothers, fathers and caregivers to unpack emotional exhaustion, guilt, resentment and grief – and reclaim peace, purpose and spiritual resilience. | Autism parents on the edge of burnout, long-term caregivers feeling depleted, support group leaders seeking tools | Online 4 week journey | R1 000.00 per person |
| Self-Sustainable Living for Autism Families – Build Your Own Systems |
For those ready to stop fighting broken systems (education, healthcare, food) and start building independent solutions. Learn about micro-schooling, backyard food production, natural healing and cooperative living models. A strategic workshop teaching families how to step out of full dependence on failing systems. Covers food growing, resource sharing, support networks, skill- swapping and decentralized care models.
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Conscious autism parents, families exploring off-grid / alternative living, grassroots community builders | Online 6-8 week program | R3500.00 per couple |
| Nutrition & Lifestyle Rest for Autism Families | A gentle but powerful guide to detoxing your pantry, reducing harmful foods and creating one-family meals instead of cooking separately for everyone. Learn how to to improve behaviour, sleep and immunity through food. | Autism families wanting to change diet, grandparents and family members who do not understand food restrictions, families struggling with picky eating or chronic illness | Row 13, Col 4 | R400 per household |
| The Spirituality of Autism: What is Autism To Teach Us? | A consciousness-shifting dialogue that reframes autism beyond diagnosis. Exploring archetypes such as the Rebel, Disruptor and Martyr, this teaching reveals autism as a spiritual response to a broken world – calling humanity back to authenticity, justice and higher awareness. Perfect for seekers, mystics, visionaries and curious minds who sense that autism carries a message for humanity – and are willing to listen with both logic and soul. | Perfect for seekers, mystics, visionaries and curious minds who sense that autism carries a message for humanity – and are willing to listen with both logic and soul. | 2.5 Hours |
R400.00 Flat rate applicable for groups of 10 and above.
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| The Role of The Mother | A deeply transformative masterclass that honours autism mothers as healers, protectors, visionaries and spiritual bridges for their children. This session explores intuition, resilience and the divine contract between children and their mothers – reminding women of their power, purpose and sacred place in this journey. | Autism mothers, grandmothers, female guardians, female therapists. Designed fore spiritually awakened women and mothers who feel called to rise into leadership, healing and conscious motherhood beyond conventional expectations. | 2/3 Hour Inner Healing Session | Healing Circle (with refreshments) – R600.00 |
| Back to Basics: Rethinking Autism | A powerful workshop that invites autism families to return to ancestral wisdom. Through the pillars of community support, organic living and indigenous spirituality, we explore practical and spiritual ways to raise autistic children with dignity, love and collective strength. | Autism parents, caregivers, wellness practitioners. This workshop is for conscious parents and caregivers who believe autism is more than a diagnosis – and are ready to embrace a more holistic, spiritually grounded way of raising their children. | 1.5 – 2 Hours |
Online – R350.00pp In-person (with refreshments) – R600.00pp
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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.