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Autism Learning Events

Are you Autistic? Or do you live or work with autistic people?

Altogether Autism has developed a number of workshops for autistic people, family / whānau, allies, educators and professionals, to work towards the shared goal of living good lives.

Gaining knowledge, understanding and strategies can make a dramatically positive difference whether you are autistic or live and work with autistic people.

All our learning events are facilitated by presenters with in-depth knowledge or lived experience of autism.

Learning options include face-to-face in-person workshops or online via Zoom or MS Teams. Some workshops are also offered as self-directed learning via Moodle e-learning. Not all workshops have all options so please check the specifics before you register.

We specialise in bespoke training. Please contact us if your learning needs are not covered by our current programmes.

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For Autistic People
For Professionals
For Educators
For Whānau
For Employers
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Workshops for Autistic People

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By Autistics For Autistics: Authentically Autistic

We offer bespoke By Autistics For Autistics workshops, facilitated by our Autistic Advisors and other Autistic leaders. These workshops focus on connections, sharing knowledge and fun.
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Autism Workshops For Professionals

Altogether Autism developed its Professional Development workshop series specifically for professionals whose jobs involve working with autistic people.

Our Professional Development series of workshops cover a wide variety of topics and can be run as in-house workshops for large organisations, or combined workshops for smaller organisations. If you are part of a larger organisation, we can tailor-make a workshop for your staff.

2 hours

Disability Start Workshop

If your organisation has customer service staff, or if you have disabled people on your team, this workshop provides important training to increase the awareness of disabled people, the issues that surround them and strategies for inclusion. 
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2 hours

Brain, Body and Behaviour Workshop

This free workshop is for parents, whānau, educators and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Autistic and neurodivergent children and what they need from us.
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3 hours

Multi-Sensory Environment Training

Held in our Sensory Room in Hamilton, you'll learn the purpose of the multi-sensory space and how to get the best from your time there.
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1 day

Introduction to Autism

Learn about Autism from a mana-enhancing perspective. Explore some common Autistic experiences with practical strategies to support autistic people to live a good life on their terms.
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1 day

Understanding Autism in Your Work

Gain a deeper understanding of Autism. Learn how to use a mana-enhancing approach when working with autistic people.
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2 hours

Kids Do Well If They Can

This free workshop is for parents, whānau, educators and anyone seeking to support Autistic children and youth to do well.
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2 Days

Advanced Autism Professional Development

Drawing from recent research and clinical best practice this workshop explores how to incorporate a mana-enhancing approach when working with Autistic people. It also considers different clinical strategies and how to adapt these with working with Autistic people.
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Autism Workshops for Educators

Altogether Autism workshops for Educators have been specifically developed to help educators at all levels from early childhood to tertiary level. We aim to equip educators at all levels of education to work effectively and compassionately with autistic learners.

These workshops offer a safe and supportive environment for educators to learn and ask questions about autism. The specialist facilitators provide best practice skills and strategies when teaching autistic learners and supporting their families.

We recommend starting with our foundational workshop, Working With Autistic Learners. Shorter workshops are also available with a focus on specific areas of education including:

  • Autism and ADHD
  • Brain, Body and Behaviour
  • Communication
  • Flexible thinking
  • Transitions
  • Sensory needs
3 hours

Social Stories

Learn why we would use social stories as a communication tool and the process of creating tailored social stories. Look at how to introduce and use social stories to give the best chance of effectiveness.
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2 hours

Your Choice, Your Way: Autism Workshop for Educators

Two-hour workshops focused on specific areas of education including sensory needs, communication, social stories, Autism and ADHD, and more.
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1 day

Working With Autistic Learners

Be equipped to work effectively and compassionately with autistic learners in a range of learning environments, from early childhood to tertiary education.
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2 hours

Brain, Body and Behaviour Workshop

This free workshop is for parents, whānau, educators and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Autistic and neurodivergent children and what they need from us.
Read more
2 hours

Kids Do Well If They Can

This free workshop is for parents, whānau, educators and anyone seeking to support Autistic children and youth to do well.
Read more

Autism Workshops for Whānau, Family, Carers & Allies

Altogether Autism offers regular workshops to help parents gain a deeper understanding of their autistic and neurodivergent children and ways they can support them.

3 hours

Social Stories

Learn why we would use social stories as a communication tool and the process of creating tailored social stories. Look at how to introduce and use social stories to give the best chance of effectiveness.
Read more
1 day

Supporting Your Child To Be Authentically Autistic

Join us for our family / whānau workshop focusing on supporting families to become allies for their Autistic children.
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2 hours

Brain, Body and Behaviour Workshop

This free workshop is for parents, whānau, educators and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Autistic and neurodivergent children and what they need from us.
Read more
3 hours

Multi-Sensory Environment Training

Held in our Sensory Room in Hamilton, you'll learn the purpose of the multi-sensory space and how to get the best from your time there.
Read more
2 hours

Kids Do Well If They Can

This free workshop is for parents, whānau, educators and anyone seeking to support Autistic children and youth to do well.
Read more

Autism Workshops for Employers

If you would like to develop an understanding of autism in your workplace, we have a series of workshops that can help. 

4 hours

Workplace 101: Introduction to Autism in the Workplace

This workshop equips managers, HR and colleagues with knowledge about autism in the workplace. Learn about strengths, strategies and experiences.
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2 hours

Workplace 102: Autism in the workplace skill development

This practical workshop builds on the Workplace 101 workshop and focuses on developing skills to enhance your ability to work effectively with autistic colleagues.
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2 hours

Workplace 103: Collaborating with Autistic Talent

Learn about common communication and social challenges between autistic and neurotypical employees and explore strategies to enhance your ability to work effectively together.
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2 hours

Workplace 104: Attracting, Recruiting and Hiring Autistic Talent

Learn how to attract, recruit and onboard autistic talent in your workplace. Identify how to overcome the pitfalls of typical recruitment processes.
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1 hour

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Training

If your organisation has become a member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative, we offer additional training for your staff to give them confidence when interacting with people who wear the Sunflower lanyard.
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2 hours

Disability Start Workshop

If your organisation has customer service staff, or if you have disabled people on your team, this workshop provides important training to increase the awareness of disabled people, the issues that surround them and strategies for inclusion. 
Read more

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