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Together, We Create Safe Spaces

At Safe Spaces Group, we provide expert coaching and guidance to help your organisation build inclusive, supportive environments for autistic employees. Through tailored strategies and training, we equip your team with the tools they need to foster a culture of understanding, respect, and opportunity.

Create a Safe Space

Who We Are

Safe Spaces Group is committed to transforming workplaces into environments where autistic individuals can thrive. Drawing on years of experience in supporting neurodivergent people, we offer tailored coaching designed to educate, guide, and inspire change within organisations. Our mission is simple: to empower businesses to create safe, supportive spaces where autistic employees feel valued, understood, and equipped to succeed.

We understand that each workplace is unique, and so is each individual. That’s why we offer personalised consultations and training to address the specific needs of your organisation and employees. Whether you're just beginning to implement inclusive practices or looking to refine your approach, we’re here to help every step of the way.

Empathy-led Evidence-based Tailored to you

How We Help

Inclusive Workplace Training

Equip your team with the knowledge and skills to create a welcoming and accessible environment for autistic employees.

Consulting & Strategy Development

Work with our experts to develop and implement a tailored strategy for improving inclusivity within your organisation.

Ongoing Support

Benefit from continuous support to ensure strategies remain effective and evolve as your organisation grows.

Workshops & Seminars

Participate in interactive workshops and seminars that raise awareness and deepen understanding of autism in the workplace.

The Economic and Creative Advantages of Neurodiversity

Supporting neurodivergent employees isn’t just about inclusion it’s also about unlocking hidden potential. Studies and pioneering companies have shown that autistic individuals, as well as those with other neurodivergent conditions like ADHD and dyslexia, bring unique strengths to the workplace. Many neurodivergent people excel in areas like pattern recognition, memory, and focus skills that are highly valued across industries, particularly in tech and data analysis. These talents can significantly boost productivity and foster innovation.

Economic Advantages

  • Higher productivity and quality improvements.
  • Reduced errors through strong attention to detail.
  • Measurable gains in innovation and engagement.

Creative Advantages

  • Pattern recognition and systems thinking.
  • Exceptional focus and memory on complex tasks.
  • Fresh perspectives that spark new solutions.

Insight: Leading employer programs have found that neurodiverse teams can deliver significant gains in quality, innovation, and engagement when processes are inclusive and supports are practical.”

Source: Adapted from an article in the Harvard Business Review by Robert D. Austin (Ivey Business School) and Gary P. Pisano (Harvard Business School), and from employer programs at SAP, Microsoft, and HPE.

Our Approach

What You Can Expect

Manager confidence increases with clear tools and language.

Time-to-ramp improves through structured onboarding.

Team engagement grows as supports become standard practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if we’re just starting?

We work with organisations that range from those with no knowledge or experience with autism and neurodivergence right through to expert bodies. Wherever you are on this journey we’ll be happy to meet with you and prioritise quick wins that build momentum.

Will training disrupt operations?

We work with your organisation to ensure that any disruption is kept to an absolute minimum. Sessions are short, practical, and scheduled to suit your teams.

How do we measure success?

We're able to discuss and suggest sensible metrics that are tailored to your goals. Typically we work with clients to agree upfront on simple success criteria such as increased employee confidence, self-advocacy and engagement.
We can also monitor and report on practical adoption.

Is this only for large companies?

Not at all, our approach scales from start-ups to large companies. We can help with anything from small teams to enterprise-wide rollouts.

Strong Path - CPD Accredited Course

Coaching Autistic Clients

This is a partnership between AT-Autism and Strong Path CIC.


Our mission is to improve access to, and enjoyment of physical activity for all autistic people, in support of their wellbeing. This means working with sports and fitness professionals to identify and remove barriers, and provide appropriate, individual support to autistic people in these settings.


The course is approved and endorsed by THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (CIMSPA).


This 2-day, face-to-face, fully CPD-accredited course (10 CPD points) promotes inclusive practice across all sports through a better understanding and acceptance of autistic differences, reflecting on current practices and how to provide appropriate support to meet individual needs, and applying learning to different settings.


In endorsing the course, CIMSPA said:
“This is an exceptionally well-designed and current course that demonstrates clear alignment to sector priorities around inclusion and accessibility. The balance of theoretical understanding, practical application, and lived experience provides a powerful and authentic learning experience.”


This training is ideal for:
Sports coaches and fitness instructors
Managers and team leaders
PE teachers and lecturers in sport and physical activity
Anyone working with autistic people in sporting environments

Contact

Let’s make inclusion practical for your organisation.

Address

Unit A1, The Premier Centre, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, Hampshire, England, SO51 9DG

Call Us

01794 279253

Email Us

info@safespacesgroup.com

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