Workshop recording + slides + worksheets
Communication + Complexity.
Session three of the Untangling Workshop Series initially run on 22nd April 2026.
Support is relational. Even practical tasks involve communication, expectations, and boundaries.
For many autistic and chronically ill participants, there may be extra layers:
masking or over-accommodating to keep the peace
difficulty expressing needs clearly
avoiding conflict until it builds
emotional and sensory fatigue from navigating misunderstandings
This session is about the human side of support.
In this workshop, we’ll explore:
clear, direct communication strategies
scripts for communicating needs
updating supports as you change
masking and people-pleasing in support settings
clarifying roles within a team
navigating misunderstandings and repair when things aren’t working
protecting your energy in relational dynamics
Who this is for
Autistic, neurodivergent, and chronically ill participants who want practical tools for working with real humans — sustainably.
Format
Online via Google Meet
90 minutes (75 minutes content + 15 minutes Q&A / discussion)
Participate in any way that you'd prefer - there is no expectation for you to have your camera on or to interact in any way
This workshop will also be recorded and sent out with slides and resources after the event. Only Cassie and the slides will be recorded, no attendees will be visible
About the facilitator
Untangling is facilitated by Cassie, a social worker and the founder of Nearish. Her work is grounded in lived experience and centres the often unseen labour of navigating support systems, with a focus on clarity, sustainability, and care.
Note
This is a recording from the workshop originally run on 22nd April, 2026. After purchase, you’ll receive immediate access to a downloadable PDF with a link to a Google Drive folder containing the recording, slides, and worksheets. You can save and revisit these materials whenever you need. These resources are for your personal use only and are not to be shared or distributed. As this is a digital product with immediate access, refunds are not available once purchased.
Workshop recording + slides + worksheets
Communication + Complexity.
Session three of the Untangling Workshop Series initially run on 22nd April 2026.
Support is relational. Even practical tasks involve communication, expectations, and boundaries.
For many autistic and chronically ill participants, there may be extra layers:
masking or over-accommodating to keep the peace
difficulty expressing needs clearly
avoiding conflict until it builds
emotional and sensory fatigue from navigating misunderstandings
This session is about the human side of support.
In this workshop, we’ll explore:
clear, direct communication strategies
scripts for communicating needs
updating supports as you change
masking and people-pleasing in support settings
clarifying roles within a team
navigating misunderstandings and repair when things aren’t working
protecting your energy in relational dynamics
Who this is for
Autistic, neurodivergent, and chronically ill participants who want practical tools for working with real humans — sustainably.
Format
Online via Google Meet
90 minutes (75 minutes content + 15 minutes Q&A / discussion)
Participate in any way that you'd prefer - there is no expectation for you to have your camera on or to interact in any way
This workshop will also be recorded and sent out with slides and resources after the event. Only Cassie and the slides will be recorded, no attendees will be visible
About the facilitator
Untangling is facilitated by Cassie, a social worker and the founder of Nearish. Her work is grounded in lived experience and centres the often unseen labour of navigating support systems, with a focus on clarity, sustainability, and care.
Note
This is a recording from the workshop originally run on 22nd April, 2026. After purchase, you’ll receive immediate access to a downloadable PDF with a link to a Google Drive folder containing the recording, slides, and worksheets. You can save and revisit these materials whenever you need. These resources are for your personal use only and are not to be shared or distributed. As this is a digital product with immediate access, refunds are not available once purchased.