Event
What really works: supporting autistic children
Description
See the World Through Your Child’s Eyes
Understanding how autistic children perceive and make sense of the world can transform the way you support them. When you learn how their brains process information, behaviour becomes clearer — and supporting them becomes easier and more effective.
This session with Dr Peter Vermeulen (PhD) explores what really works for autistic children and adults: practical, neuroaffirming approaches that help them feel safe, calm, connected, and understood.
Why Attend?
⭐ Recognise the 10 Autistic Needs
Learn the 10 core needs autistic children have in order to feel secure, regulated, and connected — including clarity, predictability, autonomy, meaning, and encouragement.
⭐ Support Without Overwhelming
Discover simple, effective strategies that respect autistic processing and strengthen relationships at home, in classrooms, and in therapy settings.
⭐ Understand Autism From Within
Learn how autistic brains interpret the world and why some everyday situations become so challenging. When we understand the “why,” behaviour becomes easier to support.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Explain the value of looking beyond behaviour and understanding the autistic person’s internal experience.
- Identify and describe the 10 basic needs of autistic children.
- Identify at least two practical strategies to support each of these needs — strategies that reduce overwhelm and promote regulation and connection.
About Dr Peter Vermeulen
Peter Vermeulen is an internationally acclaimed autism expert, speaker, and author of more than 20 books. As founder of Autism in Context, he has become one of the world’s most sought-after voices on autism, regularly delivering keynote presentations at major conferences, research summits, and professional gatherings across Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America.
Peter is best known for his work on the “predictive brain” and contextual sensitivity in autism — a perspective that has shaped modern understanding of communication, sensory processing, and social experiences. His workshops are engaging, practical, and deeply respectful, helping families and educators move beyond behaviour and truly understand autistic children from the inside out.
