Description

Autistic Catatonia

Date: 24 August 2026
Duration: 3 hours
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm AEST
Cost: $100

Program Summary

This workshop introduces participants to autistic catatonia, including presentation, contributing factors, early signs, and support considerations. The session explores the intersection of burnout, overwhelm, stress, trauma, movement differences, and nervous system shutdown within autistic experiences.

Participants will develop a deeper understanding of how catatonia may present across different support settings and how neuroaffirming, low-demand approaches can reduce risk and improve safety.

Key Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

• Understand the features and presentations of autistic catatonia.
• Recognise early warning signs and contributing stressors.
• Explore the relationship between burnout, overload, shutdown, and movement differences.
• Learn supportive and low-demand approaches to care.
• Develop strategies to reduce distress and support nervous system safety.

Includes

• Interactive workshop
• Digital workbook
• Support planning templates
• Further reading resources
• Certificate of attendance