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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.
The Autism Reality Experience was one of the first training courses in the world that promotes neuro affirmative practice. The Autism Reality Experience recognises and champions neurological differences as a natural variation of brain function rather than seeing neurodiversity as a deficit.
By experiencing the impact that autism has on the person, you will have the tools to provide support and the ability to drive change that is tailored to the unique needs of individuals, whilst recognising and celebrating their differences with understanding and empathy.
Created by autistic people, this life adjusting training is a must for anyone who comes into direct or indirect contact with the neurodiverse.
ARE For Different Settings
Have you ever wondered what it must be like for autistic people in different environments and situations? Would you like to experience these and gain a personal insight, a glimpse of their lived experience and develop your professional practice through a sector specific training course?
The Autism Reality Experience arranged to suit your needs with our library of experiences. You can choose from a multitude of environment such as home, school, prison, airport and many more. This growing library of experiences will continue to develop to give you a profound experience that will change your life and understanding forever.
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The ARE Explained
The Autism Reality Experience (ARE) offers a unique approach compared to Virtual Reality (VR) by focusing on a whole-body experience rather than just disorienting the brain with headsets.
Autism, affecting various senses and the entire body, is at the core of the ARE's design, transforming sensory perceptions. By targeting the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and other bodily functions, this equipment is proven to have significant and profound impact on participants.
Through its immersive nature, the ARE pushes boundaries by challenging conventional thoughts and immersing individuals in an environment that highlights the life impacting effects of communication, situations and surroundings.
What Does the ARE Simulate?
During the Autism Reality Experience you will feel the impact of:
Hypersensitivity to the sensory environment
How it feels to become overwhelmed
Proprioceptive hyposensitivity
Vestibular hypersensitivity
Difficulty processing language and instructions
Flexibility of thought issues
Being in an environment that doesn’t account for your needs headsets to disorientate people's brains, the ARE (Autism Reality Experience) is classed as a whole-body experience.
Autism affects the whole body and a majority of senses and the equipment developed has been designed to change your sensory perceptions.
How Does the ARE Make People Feel?
People experiencing the Autism Reality Experience (ARE) encounter a spectrum of emotions, such as: anxiety, frustration, anger, fear, distrust, a sense of failure, and vulnerability.
These feelings provide delegates with a deep insight into the emotions that an autistic person may experience. This first-hand experience fosters empathy and motivates individuals to modify their actions and approaches for the benefit of all.