Description

Building Autonomy Into Support

Date: 4 December 2026
Duration: 1.5 hours
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm AEST
Cost: $50

Program Summary

This workshop explores autonomy as a core component of autistic wellbeing, regulation, and participation. Participants will examine how choice, control, predictability, and self-directed engagement influence nervous system safety and emotional wellbeing.

The session provides practical strategies for building autonomy into everyday supports without increasing overwhelm.

Key Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

• Understand the role of autonomy in autistic wellbeing.
• Recognise how excessive demands contribute to distress.
• Explore practical ways to increase choice and predictability.
• Learn collaborative approaches to support planning.
• Develop autonomy-supportive strategies across daily environments.

Includes

• Interactive workshop
• Reflection activities
• Practical autonomy strategies
• Digital resources
• Certificate of attendance