calm beyond the spectrum
Winter 2025 study group.
For professionals and parents.
Weekly Zoom calls are on Tuesdays at 5:30pm (CET)
5 conversations on trauma & the impact on autism.
From January 7th to February 4th, 2025.
Price: 300€ excl. vat or 2 x 175€ excl. vat
Are you interested in
deepening your understanding of how trauma impacts the health & well-being of autistic individuals
either for personal growth or professional practice?
I am inviting you to join a study group that will meet 5 times over 5 weeks, focusing specifically on ways that trauma is inherently connected to autism.
This series is designed in the style of graduate-level discussion courses. Each 1,5-hour session will begin with a short Qigong practice, feature a 30-40 minute lesson on a specific aspect of trauma and its effects on autistic individuals and conclude with a discussion and Q&A. Optional reading materials will be provided to enhance your understanding of each topic.
We will start with the fundamentals of trauma in autism and its impact on the body, particularly on the nervous system. As the course progresses, we will explore more complex topics, offering a holistic view of how trauma can influence behaviour, mood and overall health. In this context, holistic means considering the broader implications of untreated trauma and how this interacts with the unique neurological profiles of autistic individuals.
While this group is primarily educational, our goal is to provide personal insights, including a deeper appreciation for how trauma affects your own or your loved ones' well-being, a greater sense of empowerment in making daily choices, and an increased acceptance of neurodivergence.
Please note : this is primarily an educational group and not a processing group
January 7th to February 4th
tuesdays 17:30-19:00 pm central european time
For time zone conversions, use timezone converter, and enter Brussels for the live group's time zone. Recordings are available if this isn't a good time for you.
who is this for?
This series is ideal for parents, caregivers, coaches, counselors, therapists, social workers and other professionals who work with autistic individuals, as well as neurodivergent individuals themselves who want to better understand how trauma impacts their body and mind.
Given the depth of the content, this course is recommended for those who already have a basic understanding of autism and/or trauma and are looking to expand their knowledge. The course covers a lot of material, which may be intense for some, so recordings will be available for you to review at your own pace.
Discussion Topics
WEEK 1
Defining Trauma, Autism, PTSD, cPTSD and Coping
WEEK 2
The nervous system's response to trauma. Neural circuits, social engagement and threat responses in autism.
WEEK 3
Autonomic nervous system energetics and shifts.
WEEK 4
Sensory trauma.
WEEK 5
The subconscious mind and ways to resolve trauma.
Pricing options
The cost of the full series 300€ excl. VAT. If that amount is financially difficult, you may choose a payment plan or you may pay half price (use code SLIDE), no questions asked. If the reduced cost is inaccessible, please scroll down to the end of the page to find our school's scholarship application.
Regular price: 300€ (excl. VAT)
Payment plan: 2 x 175€ (excl. VAT)
Sliding scale: 150€ (excl. VAT)
Payment plan sliding scale: 2x87,5€ (excl. VAT)
The first session is January 7th, 5:30pm - 7:00pm CET
Recordings will be available if you can't attend live.
Your training instructor
My name is Sabine Baeyens and I'm the founder of the Make Children Better® school.
11 years ago, with a very small heart, I boarded a plane for the United States. I'd just had a burn-out and was embarking on a brand new adventure. Today, I'm very proud to present you the Study Group on Food for Autism.
💖 This work and all training programmes are my heart's mission. All my enthusiasm, love, attention and energy are devoted to accompanying my participants. I love nothing more than answering questions, discussing cases and showing you exactly how to get the best results.
All my advanced training, research and life experience come together in this curriculum. The programme is based on:
✓ my lifelong experience living with autism ;
✓ my close collaboration with Dr Silva;
✓ the experience gained from guiding over 500 inspired parents who set out to apply qigong massage for their child ;
✓ knowledge gained from my studies in Chinese healthcare, trauma therapy, coaching courses and certification as a Tao Healing and Qigong instructor.
Frequently asked questions
You've got questions. We've got answers.
Can I access the course later after the dates if I need more time to process?
The course will be available here on this site for at least 6 months. Everyone in the course will receive a link to a private YouTube channel where the videos will live indefinitely after that.
If I can’t attend live and do the recorded version, is there a way to ask questions?
here will be a discussion section with each lesson in the course. We also have a private Community on this site for questions and discussion.
I'm not very fluent in English, can I ask questions in another language?
Yep! I'm fluent in English, Dutch and French, so ask away. Another language? All you need to do is post your question in the group chat and I will use a translator to understand your question.
Do I need any prior knowledge to take part in this study group?
Given the depth of the content, this course is recommended for those who already have a basic understanding of autism and/or nutrition and are looking to expand their knowledge. The course covers a lot of material, which may be intense for some, so recordings will be available for you to review at your own pace.
Do I need special software to take part in the study group?
No! If you can watch a video, you can watch all the training material online. You don't need to download or install anything. The online academy can be accessed on a computer, tablet or smartphone.
What are the cancellation terms?
In the event of cancellation 30 calendar days before the start of the course, a fixed cancellation fee of 150 euros (excl. VAT) will be charged. In the event of cancellation between 15 and 30 calendar days before the courses starting date, a cancellation fee of 25% of the total training fee will be charged. If the cancellation is made between 3 and 14 calendar days before the course starts, the cancellation fee is 50% of the total cost. If the cancellation is made less than 3 days before the starting date, the full amount of the course is due.
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scholarship spots
Scholarship spots are for people who would have trouble paying for necessary items if they purchased the course. Scholarship applications will be approved the week before the course begins. To limit the size of the live class, scholarship spots are for asynchronous participation via recording.