Autism Reality Experience

26/02/2026

Another amazingly successful day 😀 with Wessex Water such a pleasure to work with them.

Colleagues from our customer service teams have been taking part in an immersive training programme as part of our commitment to delivering customer care and ensuring our service is inclusive and accessible to all.

Training 2 Care UK Ltd Autism Reality Experience is an innovative hands-on training course which gives neurotypical people an opportunity to enter the neurodiverse world and experience sensory processing difficulties faced by people on the autism spectrum.

The training has been organised to raise awareness within our business of the challenges people with autism face. It also helps give our teams the tools and confidence they need to support our customers who need extra help and shape how we can improve their experiences in the future 💙

24/02/2026

🚨 FILMING HAS STARTED… AND THIS ONE IS POWERFUL 🚨

Behind the scenes today as we bring the Office & Work Environment Autism Reality Experience to life — and this is going to change how organisations understand autism in the workplace.

📸 Take a look behind the scenes as we recreate real office environments designed to show the hidden challenges many autistic employees experience every day.

A typical office.
Conversations happening around you.
Phones ringing.
Constant movement.
Pressure building.

For many autistic professionals, this can quickly become overwhelming.

The Autism Reality Experience – Office Edition allows organisations to step directly into that reality.

This isn’t just awareness.
This is understanding you can feel.

✅ Experience sensory overload in real workplace situations
✅ Understand communication barriers often misunderstood
✅ Discover how small workplace changes create massive impact

🎬 We’re just getting started — and we can’t wait to share the journey with you.

👉 Want to stay up to date with our progress and be among the first to experience it?
Follow the link below and add your details:
https://forms.gle/qHuc52tkmCQMTXA66

🚀 Something impactful is coming.

23/02/2026

https://www.lincolnshireworld.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/lincolnshire-social-landlord-launches-neurodiversity-experience-to-raise-awareness-and-improve-support-5605782

Social landlord Platform Housing Group is hosting an interactive event next month designed to increase understanding of neurodiversity and connect people with local sources of support.

20/02/2026

https://www.wireddifferently.uk/event-list

19/02/2026

18/02/2026

18/02/2026

Colchester. We're bringing back the youth club. 🥳

Many young autistic people want to make friends, grow their confidence and get involved in new experiences, but often feel unsure where they fit in.

Introducing Youth:Connect - We're excited to launch a weekly, low‑pressure ‘youth club-style’ space for 10 autistic young people (12-16), where they can meet new people, try out activities at their own pace and feel supported every step of the way.

By creating a friendly environment filled with genuine connection, encouragement and new opportunities, Youth:Connect aims to helps young autistic people to feel more confident, more included and more themselves.

Plus, everyone is welcome and you don’t even need to have a formal diagnosis to come along. 🙌

For more information and to apply today, check out the link in comments. 👇

Youth:Connect is kindly supported by TSB Community Fund.

13/02/2026

Another successful day at

Elsenham C. of E. Primary School Bishop's Stortford

On Thursday, the Autism Reality Experience Bus visited our school and parents and teachers were able to experience what it might feel like to have autism.

As we entered the bus we were asked to wear special glasses and gloves. We then watched a short video which was very uncomfortable to our ears. We heard amplified noises of the scraping of a chair on the floor, the tapping of a pen, the ringing of a bell and the sounds of voices. All the time we saw lights flashing. Afterwards we had to complete 3 simple instructions we were given during the video.

Following the instructions was impossible. We were left feeling very disorientated and overwhelmed. It was a very emotional, powerful and eye opening experience of how a child with autism might struggle with sensory overwhelm.

12/02/2026

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/safespaces_neurodiversity-safespaces-activity-7427398561056681984-oPq_?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACCiiD4Bn2Xwv3cQva5uA9u7q2C59OoJP1I

Today, Safespaces had the opportunity to take part in The Autism Reality Experience (ARE) provided by TRAINING 2 CARE (UK) LIMITED — an innovative, immersive and hands-on training designed to help neurotypical people step into the neurodiverse world. The ARE challenges “normal” thinking and di...

10/02/2026

Don't miss out

Autism Reality Experience
Parenting Monaghan are hosting a Neurodiversity Experience at Castleblayney Library on Monday 23rd February.

The event will feature the Autism Experience Bus, giving a sensory simulation of what daily life can feel like for autistic individuals.
This is a practical, hands-on experience for parents/carers.
A morning not to be missed!

Venue: Castleblayney Library
Date: Monday 23rd February 2026.
Time:
Morning Session- FULLY BOOKED
10:00 – 11:15 Experience
11:15 – 11:30 Break
11:30 – 13:00 Debrief

Afternoon Session - FULLY BOOKED
13:30 – 14:45 Experience
14:45 – 15:00 Break
15:00 – 16:30 Debrief

To express your interest email:
ntavey@midl.ie

Monaghan Integrated Development CLG
Child and Family Agency - Tusla
Castleblayney Library
Monaghan County Libraries
Monaghan CYPSC
National Childhood Network
Healthy Ireland
Lifestart Monaghan & Cavan
Monaghan County Childcare Committee
Monaghan County Council
HSE Ireland

06/02/2026

The Autism Reality Experience offers an innovative and immersive training opportunity for neurotypical individuals to step into the neurodiverse world. Through hands-on experiences, participants gain insight into the sensory processing challenges encountered by individuals on the autism spectrum. A unique opportunity to foster understanding, inclusivity and most importantly empathy.

Book your space today, amazing experience and debrief

03/02/2026

SEE YOUR SCHOOL THROUGH DIFFERENT EYES
Staff Feedback from the Autism Reality Experience

Schools across Essex describe this immersive training as eye-opening, impactful, and practice-changing. Here’s what education professionals said after taking part:

Feedback from Essex Schools

💬 What Staff Are Saying

“Incredibly impactful.”
Staff reported a genuine shift in perspective, gaining insight into what the school day can feel like for an autistic child. Many now feel better equipped to support pupils and are already adapting classroom environments to reduce sensory overload.

Feedback from Essex Schools

“A real understanding of sensory overload.”
Participants described feelings of disorientation, frustration, and overwhelm during the simulation — leading to deeper empathy and a stronger awareness of how difficult everyday school tasks can be under sensory stress.

Feedback from Essex Schools

“This will change our practice.”
Staff highlighted practical outcomes, including:
• Recognising early signs of dysregulation
• Adjusting communication style
• Reducing unnecessary demands
• Providing clearer structure
• Creating calmer, less overstimulating environments

Feedback from Essex Schools

“Thought-provoking and discussion-driving.”
Schools reported ongoing professional dialogue after the experience, with teams reflecting on teaching approaches, classroom setup, and whole-school inclusion.

Feedback from Essex Schools

“Parents found it just as valuable.”
Where parents attended, feedback showed the experience helped them better understand their child’s daily challenges and appreciate the school’s inclusive approach.

Feedback from Essex Schools

🎓 Impact in Schools

After the training, schools report:

✔ Increased staff empathy and awareness
✔ Immediate classroom adaptations
✔ Greater understanding of processing and communication differences
✔ More inclusive learning environments
✔ Strong professional reflection across teams

Several staff described the experience as “profound,” “enlightening,” and something every educator should do.”

Feedback from Essex Schools

Immersive. Experiential. Practice-Changing.

Give your staff insight that goes beyond theory — and leads to meaningful change for autistic pupils.