Workshops

Do you work with or support Autistic people?

Altogether Autism has a wide range of workshops for Autistic people, whānau, allies, and professionals.  We can also work with you to design and deliver a tailor-made programme to meet your specific learning requirements.  Talk to us about tailor-made training.

Scheduled events, network meetings and workshops can be found on our events page.  Our workshops are hosted on the Your Way | Kia Roha website.  Read more about the types of workshops provide below.

Workshops & Courses

For Autistic & Disabled People

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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Skill Development Packages for Neurodivergent Employees

We can offer tailored coaching and support packages directly targeted to goal areas for the employee.

These typically include a programme of 1:1 coaching, and feedback sessions with a workplace mentor or line manager, with a focus on increased accountability to meet personal objectives and feed into your workplace continuous development cycle.

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For Whānau, Family & Carers

Kids Do Well If They Can

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

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Brain, Body and Behaviour Workshop

This 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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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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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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For Organisations

Exploring Neurodiversity in your workplace

Meeting the accessibility and accommodation needs of neurodivergent employees is an area where councils, organisations and associations are reaching out, not only to meet reasonable accommodations as part of their overall disability strategy and requirements, but also for getting the absolute best out of their employees.

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Tailored eLearning

eLearning options are available as pre-built packages or can be customised to your unique context. These are a perfect addition to existing training and allow staff and volunteers to work through the fundamentals of neurodiversity in their own time.

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Tailored Learning

Does your team have specific learning and development needs and would like a customised training solution? Are you looking to develop new skills within your organisation so your team can provide a broader range of services? Talk to us about tailor-made training options.

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Disability Start Workshop

This workshop is designed to help you and your team feel confident to create an inclusive and accessible environment for all. Through this interactive workshop, you will gain a deeper understanding of different disability experiences, the barriers that disabled people face, and effective strategies to break down those barriers in your workplace and community.

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The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative

This workshop is designed to help you and your team feel confident engaging with people with non-visible disabilities.

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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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Understanding Autism in Your Work

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

Learn More and Register

Exploring Neurodiversity in your workplace

Meeting the accessibility and accommodation needs of neurodivergent employees is an area where councils, organisations and associations are reaching out, not only to meet reasonable accommodations as part of their overall disability strategy and requirements, but also for getting the absolute best out of their employees.

Learn More and Register

Tailored eLearning

eLearning options are available as pre-built packages or can be customised to your unique context. These are a perfect addition to existing training and allow staff and volunteers to work through the fundamentals of neurodiversity in their own time.

Learn More and Register

Tailored Learning

Does your team have specific learning and development needs and would like a customised training solution? Are you looking to develop new skills within your organisation so your team can provide a broader range of services? Talk to us about tailor-made training options.

Learn More and Register

Disability Start Workshop

This workshop is designed to help you and your team feel confident to create an inclusive and accessible environment for all. Through this interactive workshop, you will gain a deeper understanding of different disability experiences, the barriers that disabled people face, and effective strategies to break down those barriers in your workplace and community.

Learn More and Register

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative

This workshop is designed to help you and your team feel confident engaging with people with non-visible disabilities.

Learn More and Register

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.

Learn More and Register

Workplace 104: Attracting, Recruiting and Hiring Autistic Talent

Workplace 104 equips People and Culture managers to attract, recruit, and successfully onboard autistic employees.

Identify how to overcome the pitfalls of typical recruitment processes and become aware of your own biases and expectations that may lead you to miss out on exceptional autistic employees.

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Understanding Autism in Your Work

Gain a deeper understanding of autism. Learn how to use a mana-enhancing approach when working with Autistic people.

Learn More and Register

For Educators

Sensory Modulation

Discover effective strategies for managing distress through sensory modulation in this customisable workshop. Participants will explore the science behind sensory input, self-regulation, and how our environment influences emotions and cognition. Gain practical skills in creating and implementing strategies such as sensory tools and diets to enhance wellbeing.

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Tailored Learning

Does your team have specific learning and development needs and would like a customised training solution? Are you looking to develop new skills within your organisation so your team can provide a broader range of services? Talk to us about tailor-made training options.

Learn More and Register

Disability Start Workshop

This workshop is designed to help you and your team feel confident to create an inclusive and accessible environment for all. Through this interactive workshop, you will gain a deeper understanding of different disability experiences, the barriers that disabled people face, and effective strategies to break down those barriers in your workplace and community.

Learn More and Register

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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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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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.

Learn More and Register

For Professionals

Tailored eLearning

eLearning options are available as pre-built packages or can be customised to your unique context. These are a perfect addition to existing training and allow staff and volunteers to work through the fundamentals of neurodiversity in their own time.

Learn More and Register

Tailored Learning

Does your team have specific learning and development needs and would like a customised training solution? Are you looking to develop new skills within your organisation so your team can provide a broader range of services? Talk to us about tailor-made training options.

Learn More and Register

Disability Start Workshop

This workshop is designed to help you and your team feel confident to create an inclusive and accessible environment for all. Through this interactive workshop, you will gain a deeper understanding of different disability experiences, the barriers that disabled people face, and effective strategies to break down those barriers in your workplace and community.

Learn More and Register

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative

This workshop is designed to help you and your team feel confident engaging with people with non-visible disabilities.

Learn More and Register

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.

Learn More and Register