Supporting Autistic Young People: Essential Skills for Support Workers
Learn exactly how to respond to meltdowns, support emotional regulation, and build independence, using practical strategies you can apply immediately in your support work.
Perfect for support workers and AHAs who want to:
✔ Feel more confident supporting autistic young people
✔ Stand out to potential families as a high-quality, knowledgeable support worker
✔ Respond to meltdowns in a calm, effective way
✔ Support independence without taking over
✔ Communicate using neuro-affirming, professional language that builds trust with clients and families
✔ Provide safer, more effective, and more professional support
Training Details
Delivered by: Occupational Therapist Daniella Amartey
Format: 75-minute pre-recorded webinar + take-home PowerPoint + visual schedule template
Price: $65 per person
If you’ve ever thought…
✔ What do I do when my client is overwhelmed?
✔ How do I support independence without taking over?
✔ Am I actually handling this the right way?
This training is designed for you.
What you’ll get:
✔ 75-minute pre-recorded training
✔ Practical, real-life strategies you can actually use
✔ Take-home PowerPoint for ongoing reference
✔ Learn at your own pace, in your own time
What You’ll Learn
Practical strategies for building independence in self-care routines and domestic tasks
Understanding and responding to anxiety, meltdowns and behaviours of concern
Practical strategies to support community access and engagement
How to connect and build rapport with autistic clients
Understanding autism and the differences in how it presents
The importance of neuro-affirming and ethical support
Collaborating effectively with families, therapists, and other key stakeholders
Meet the Presenter
Hi, I’m Dani, I have almost 10 years of experience working with autistic young people across a range of roles, including support work, therapy assistance and Occupational Therapy, which has given me both practical and clinical insight into the day-to-day realities of supporting autistic young people well.
I hold a Master of Occupational Therapy Practice and currently work predominantly with autistic pre-teens, teens and young adults as an Occupational Therapist. I am also the founder and manager of Rising Youth Occupational Therapy, where I support and train Occupational Therapists and support workers within our practice.
Over the years, I have completed extensive professional development in working with autistic individuals and place strong importance on combining evidence-based practice with approaches that are practical, respectful and meaningful in everyday life.
I am particularly passionate about building independence, supporting emotional wellbeing, and promoting neuro-affirming practice that values each young person’s strengths, needs and individuality
This webinar is suitable for individuals supporting young autistic clients (ages 8-30). This includes:
Independent disability support workers
Agency support workers
Individuals looking to commence support work
Allied Health Assistants
Occupational therapy students
Tip: Make sure to include this training on your resume or profile — it helps position you as a knowledgeable, proactive support worker that families and agencies feel confident choosing.
Who is it for
This webinar provides practical, evidence-informed guidance for support workers working with autistic pre-teens, teens and young adults in everyday settings. It covers key areas including understanding autism, building rapport, supporting independence in self-care, domestic tasks and community engagement, responding to anxiety and meltdowns, and using neuro-affirming approaches in daily support. Participants will leave with strategies they can immediately apply to provide more effective support.
Register Now
Sign up before the 10th of April for a free visual schedule template
Designed for small teams wanting practical strategies to support autistic young people. This option includes access for between 5-20 team members. Access will be set up for each member after purchase using individual log in details.