Creating an Autistic Life Autistic Peer-Support Workshop
Building a life around your needs, values, and nervous system
Most autism support focuses on helping autistic people fit into a world that was never designed for them.
Join a supportive autistic-led group where you can ask questions, find clarity, and connect with others who get it.
This workshop asks a different question:
What happens when we stop trying to fit ourselves into lives that don’t work and start building lives that actually fit us?
Many autistic adults spend years trying to push through exhaustion, ignore their needs, suppress their emotions, and force themselves to meet expectations that leave them overwhelmed, disconnected, and burned out. We are often taught how to survive, but rarely how to thrive.
In this six-week workshop, we will explore what it means to create a life that is grounded in self-understanding rather than self-criticism. Together, we will examine regulation, interoception, autistic needs, meltdowns, shutdowns, burnout, relationships, boundaries, and community through a neuro-affirming lens.
This workshop is not about becoming less autistic.
It is not about productivity.
It is not about fixing yourself.
It is about understanding yourself well enough to build a life that is sustainable, meaningful, and aligned with who you are.
Whether you are newly identified, late identified, or have known you were autistic for years, this workshop will provide practical tools, reflection, discussion, and community as we explore what it means to live as autistic humans in a world that often asks us to be someone else.
What You’ll Get
6x weekly autistic-led live-sessions & daily chat group
Participate as actively or passively as you’d like
Space to share your story safely
Practical tools for navigating diagnosis
Connection with others on the same path
Whether you have received a formal diagnosis or have self-identified yourself as autistic, you have spent years hiding your autistic identity while trying to fit into neuronormative expectations. Our aim is to emphasize self-advocacy, unmasking, and developing self-care and self-regulation strategies. Together, we will embark on a journey of compassion and fulfillment on our own terms.
My peer-support coaching group workshops aim to cultivate a community and bring together like-minded autistic individuals who are ready to embrace their authenticity. We strive to enhance our self-awareness and live genuinely by unmasking. Every participant will have the opportunity to share, speak, contribute, and develop within the small autistic communities we create. All sessions take place virtually on Zoom.
If you are interested in benefiting from autistic peer-support coaching and support while also meeting other autistic individuals to form a community, these groups can offer a transformative experience for you. Read some of the testimonials of past participants.
Self Identification and Self Diagnosed autistic people are legitimate. The majority of autistic people have no access to a formal diagnosis.
These groups are not a substitute for medical advice or therapy.
In the safe and supportive space of the workshop, we investigate various aspects of the autistic experience.
We start by acknowledging and valuing special interests, viewing them as sources of knowledge and skill, as well as avenues for self-expression and personal fulfillment.
We honor the deep joy that comes from engaging with these passions, which provide meaning and happiness in our lives.
Week 1: Welcome & Reframing Autism
What if nothing is wrong with you?
We begin by exploring the Neurodiversity Paradigm and challenging the deficit-based narratives many of us have internalised about autism. Together we will establish a shared framework for the workshop and begin examining the messages we have received about ourselves throughout our lives.
Topics include:
Introductions and group agreements
The Neurodiversity Paradigm
Deficit models versus neuro-affirming approaches
Internalised ableism
Autism, identity, and self-understanding
Surviving versus thriving
Week 2: Regulation, Interoception, and Self-Awareness
How do I know what is happening inside me?
Many autistic people struggle to recognise their own internal states until they have already become overwhelmed. In this session we will explore the foundations of self-awareness and learn how to better understand our nervous systems, emotions, sensory experiences, and bodily signals.
Topics include:
Regulation and dysregulation
Interoception
Alexithymia
Sensory processing
Recognising patterns in our emotional and physical states
Developing greater self-awareness
Week 3: Understanding Needs, Values, and Motivation
What do I need, and what matters to me?
Autistic needs are often treated as inconveniences rather than essential information. In this session we will explore the role of needs, values, strengths, and interests in building a sustainable autistic life.
Topics include:
Autistic needs
Needs versus preferences
Values and meaning
Special interests as sources of regulation and identity
Energy management
Understanding what genuinely motivates us
Week 4: Meltdowns, Shutdowns, and Survival Responses
What happens when my system reaches capacity?
Meltdowns and shutdowns are often misunderstood as failures, behavioural problems, or signs that something has gone wrong. In this session we will reframe them as meaningful information about our nervous systems and unmet needs.
Topics include:
Meltdowns and shutdowns
Nervous system responses
Warning signs and triggers
Shame and stigma
Recovery and repair
Co-regulation and support
Week 5: Burnout, Recovery, and Sustainability
What happens when survival becomes a way of life?
Autistic burnout affects nearly every area of life, yet many autistic people are never taught what it is or how to recover from it. In this session we will examine the roots of burnout and explore what meaningful recovery can look like.
Topics include:
Autistic burnout
Chronic masking
Productivity culture and ableism
Recovery and healing
Grief and identity shifts
Building sustainable ways of living
Week 6: Designing an Autistic Life
How do I build a life that fits?
In our final session, we bring everything together. Using the insights gained throughout the workshop, participants will begin creating a practical framework for living in greater alignment with their needs, values, energy, and goals.
Topics include:
Boundaries and relationships
Work and sustainability
Community and belonging
Accommodations and supports
Environmental design
Creating an Autistic Life Plan
You’ll leave with a personalised framework that can help guide future decisions and support ongoing growth long after the workshop ends.
This workshop is for autistic adults who want to move beyond survival and begin building a life that genuinely works for them.
Whether you are exhausted, exploring your identity, recovering from burnout, or simply looking for a more sustainable way forward, this workshop offers a space to learn, reflect, connect, and grow alongside other autistic humans.
I intentionally maintain a small size for each autistic peer-support coaching workshop, with 3 to 7 participants in addition to myself.
This approach ensures that all group members have ample chances to express their thoughts, engage in open dialogue, reflect on their experiences, and contribute actively to the sessions.
Although each group session is scheduled for 90 minutes, the dynamic discussions frequently carry on longer. Depending on the specific program, these groups typically convene once a week for a duration of 6 weeks.
Participants benefit from not only invaluable in-group sessions but also a dedicated WhatsApp group crafted specifically for their cohort. This platform encourages continuous communication and connection between sessions, creating a supportive network. Additionally, I provide complimentary personal 1-on-1 support and coaching via WhatsApp throughout the program. This individualized assistance enhances the experience by bridging the gap between sessions and ensuring each participant receives tailored guidance.
My autistic group workshops are thoughtfully designed to serve as safe spaces for autistic humans. You are invited to express yourself authentically, without the pressure to mask or hide your identity. Feel empowered to be as visible or vocal as you choose, celebrating your true self. In these groups, you can stim freely and be at ease among fellow autistic individuals and myself, sharing experiences and life narratives openly. Many participants have acknowledged these groups as genuinely transformative, as reflected in the testimonials available on my website.
As the AUTISTIC facilitator of the group, I create an environment that encourages organic participation and meaningful interaction. The sessions are not structured lectures with slides but rather vibrant and dynamic spaces where everyone's contributions are valued and respected. While we adhere to a set syllabus and maintain an order to the material discussed, it is important to emphasize that these coaching groups do not serve as a replacement for therapy or medical advice. They provide valuable support and guidance but do not substitute the specialized care and expertise of therapists or medical professionals. To read more about me, my professional affiliation, and my qualifications, click here.
Book a workshop.
All of my workshops are offered on a PAY-AS-YOU-CAN & SOLIDARITY basis.
Many autistic individuals face significant challenges regarding employment, with high rates of underemployment and unemployment in our society. I recognize that financial circumstances vary widely among individuals, which is why I provide a sliding scale for my services to ensure they align with your needs. If the listed rates are beyond your means, please don't hesitate to reach out via the contact form. I want to reassure you that financial constraints will not prevent anyone from accessing support. Together, we will find a workable solution.
I am acutely aware of the financial difficulties that many autistic adults encounter. Hence, I strive to make my services as accessible as possible. Participating in this group requires a notable investment of your time, energy, and resources, and I deeply value this commitment. I ask that you also recognize the investment I make in return. I devote substantial time, energy, and resources to prepare for sessions, facilitate discussions, and provide ongoing support throughout the program, which necessitates considerable self-regulation on my part.
The recommended participation fee for my groups is €300 (approximately $310) for the six weeks of personalized support. If you are in a position to pay the tuition €300, I encourage you to do so. If this amount is not feasible, rest assured that it is perfectly acceptable and you are welcome.
I welcome you to use any of the following coupon codes when registering using the sign-up form here:
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If none of these coupons are within your financial means, please reach out to me using the contact form. Rest assured, we will work together to find a suitable way for you to participate.
Payment is made via Credit or Debit card upon registration via Square or PayPal. If you would like to split your payment up or pay via bank transfer instead, please contact me using the below contact form.