Module 01
Chael Nel · Clinical Psychologist
Identity, attachment and relationship patterns
Explore how identity, previous experiences and attachment patterns may influence the ways you understand and navigate relationships.
View course preview →A psychology-informed course for autistic adults
Understand your patterns. Communicate more clearly. Build relationships that work for you.
A self-paced online course created by four South African psychologists with experience in adult autism and relationships.
Launch price
R997 once-off
A practical way forward
The course brings together psychological insights and practical tools to help you understand relationships in a way that works for you.
Explore how previous experiences, expectations and repeated interactions may shape relationship patterns.
Develop practical ways to identify and communicate thoughts, needs, preferences and boundaries.
Understand common conflict patterns and consider ways to respond with greater clarity and consistency.
Explore what may contribute to mutual understanding, respect, emotional safety and ongoing connection.
Inside the course
Each module explores a different part of relationships, from understanding yourself to communication, conflict, dating and emotional connection.
Module 01
Chael Nel · Clinical Psychologist
Explore how identity, previous experiences and attachment patterns may influence the ways you understand and navigate relationships.
View course preview →Module 02
Kevin Naidu · Clinical Psychologist
Learn practical ways to communicate more clearly, understand recurring conflict and establish boundaries that work for you.
View course preview →Module 03
Brenton Thornton · Counselling Psychologist
Explore dating, disclosure, confidence and the early stages of forming new relationships as an autistic adult.
View course preview →Module 04
Athenea Faye · Clinical Psychologist
Develop greater awareness of emotions and needs, and explore ways to create safer and more fulfilling connections.
View course preview →More than video lessons
Interactive tools and practical resources help you reflect on the course ideas and apply them to your own experiences, at your own pace.
Interactive
reflection tools
Guided
activities
Knowledge
checks
Downloadable
resources
Created by South African psychologists
The course brings together four psychologists with experience in adult autism and relationships, each exploring a different part of the relationship experience.
Clinical Psychologist
Identity, attachment and recurring relationship patterns.
Clinical Psychologist
Communication, misunderstandings, conflict and boundaries.
Counselling Psychologist
Dating, disclosure, confidence and early relationships.
Clinical Psychologist
Emotional awareness, expressing needs and emotional safety.
Course information
Everything you need to know before starting the course.
This course is designed for autistic adults who want to better understand communication, dating, emotional connection, conflict, boundaries, long-term relationship patterns and relationships more broadly.
No. You do not need a formal diagnosis to complete the course. It may also be helpful for adults who identify with autistic experiences or are exploring whether they may be autistic.
No. The course is suitable whether you are single, dating, in a relationship, reflecting on previous relationship experiences or exploring relationships more generally.
The course is created primarily for autistic adults. A partner may work through the material alongside you. However, each purchase provides access for one participant and login details may not be shared.
You will have access for 12 weeks, which is 84 days, from the date of purchase.
Yes. The course consists of recorded lessons, activities and resources. You do not need to attend at specific times. You can work through the course at your own pace during your 12-week access period.
The downloadable resources are yours to keep. Course videos remain inside the learning platform and cannot be downloaded.
The course was created and is presented by four South African psychologists with experience in adult autism, relationships and neurodiversity: Chael Nel, Kevin Naidu, Brenton Thornton and Athenea Faye.
No. This is an educational course and does not provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, individual therapy, couples therapy, crisis support or personalised clinical advice.
No. Completing the course does not provide a diagnosis, clinical assessment, referral letter, certificate or psychological report. The course is for educational purposes only.
You can access the course from a computer, tablet or mobile phone with a reliable internet connection. The course is best viewed on a computer or laptop.
You will receive access after your payment has been completed successfully. Your 12-week access period begins on the date of purchase.
No. Course access is for one participant and personal use only. Login details, videos and course materials may not be shared, copied or redistributed.
No. This is a self-guided educational course and does not provide a professional qualification, CPD points or an accredited certificate.
The course Launch Price is R997 once-off, giving you access to the complete course for 12 weeks from the date of purchase.
This is a self-paced educational course. It is not psychotherapy, couples therapy, psychological assessment, diagnosis, crisis support or personalised clinical advice.
The complete course
Access all four modules, 16 lessons, interactive tools and downloadable resources.
LAUNCH PRICE
R997
Once-off payment
Secure online payment
Course access is for one participant and personal use only.