Talks, Workshops & Professional Consulting
Understanding autism is teamwork: parents, school, daycare (Kita) and youth services all pull in the same direction – when everyone shares the same basic understanding. That is exactly what my practical talks, workshops and professional consulting are for.
For educational institutions and professionals
I support schools, daycares (Kita), therapeutic day centers and youth service providers with professional input that works in everyday practice:
- Workshops and team training on autism-informed support in everyday educational settings (e.g., homework and mealtime situations, transitions, preventing escalation)
- Case-based consulting on individual children – including concrete, written recommendations for the team to act on
- Support with Hilfeplangespräche (assistance-plan meetings with the Jugendamt, the youth welfare office) and collaboration with the Jugendamt
- Practical materials and handouts you can use right away
For parents and families
- Talks and parent evenings on autism and ADHD – clear, down-to-earth and free of jargon
- Seminars on body-based self-regulation (Tellington TTouch for you®)
My approach
Every offering brings together three perspectives: my professional training as a certified autism specialist (complemented by the BBWAZ certificate course "Autism and Work"), my scientific background in biomedicine – and the lived experience of being a mother of two neurodivergent children.
Behavior is communication
My guiding principle: behavior is communication. Children on the autism spectrum don't need fewer rules – they need support that fits them better.
Professional training
Certified autism specialist – solid, autism-specific expertise; plus the BBWAZ certificate course "Autism and Work."
A scientific eye
With an M.Sc. in Biomedicine, I put diagnoses, studies and therapy options into professional context.
Lived experience
Mother of two neurodivergent children – I know the diagnostic journey, assistance-plan meetings and everyday crises from the inside.
Topics at a glance
Possible areas of focus – I put together content to fit your audience and what you're looking for.
Understanding autism
The basics of the autism spectrum: perception, sensory processing and communication – explained clearly and respectfully.
ADHD in everyday life
Understanding attention, impulsivity and self-regulation, and supporting children well in everyday educational settings.
Behavior is communication
Reading challenging behavior in a new way: what lies behind it, and how can escalation be prevented?
Difficult everyday situations
Concrete situations like homework, meals, transitions and sensory overload – with practical, workable strategies.
Working together as a team
How parents, school, daycare (Kita) and youth services pull in the same direction and build a shared basic understanding.
Body-based self-regulation
An introduction to mindful, body-based methods (Tellington TTouch for you®) that can support well-being.
Formats
Talk
Professional input on a single topic – e.g., as a parent evening or team briefing. Usually about an hour, on-site or online.
Workshop
Interactive team training with exercises, case examples and practical materials. Half a day or by arrangement, on-site or online.
Professional consulting
Case-based consulting on individual children – including written recommendations to act on. One-time or ongoing.
I put every format together individually. We agree on the length and scope together.
Setup & getting in touch
I design talks and workshops individually around your needs – from a one-hour team briefing to a half-day workshop, on-site or online. Feel free to reach out: info@mika-autism.com or through the contact form.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the talks and workshops for?
For educational institutions and professionals – schools, daycares (Kita), therapeutic day centers and youth service providers – as well as for parents and families. I tailor the content and language to each audience.
Do the sessions take place on-site or online?
Both are possible. I offer talks, workshops and professional consulting on-site at your institution or online – whichever works best for you.
How long does a talk or workshop last?
I shape it around your needs – from a one-hour team briefing to a half-day workshop or ongoing case-based consulting. Feel free to reach out and tell me what you have in mind.
Request a talk or workshop
Whether it's team training, a parent evening or case-based consulting – tell me what you're looking for, and we'll shape an offering that fits. A first conversation comes with no obligation.