Programs
Psychological Safety,
in Practice.
Too many autistic young people are navigating education systems that don’t see them clearly, and that weren’t built with their needs in mind.
The result? Misunderstanding, exhaustion, and often, a quiet unraveling of mental health.
Safe House Schools responds to this reality with hope and action by offering adults a clear, practical way to show up differently.
The framework
Built on a Strong Foundation
Every Safe House Schools program is built around a clear, research-informed framework, and supports the whole school community — with training tailored for educators, allied health professionals, school leaders, and support staff.
Developed by an autistic clinical psychologist, the Safe House Schools program blends insights from neuroscience, trauma theory, relational practice, organisational psychology, and inclusive pedagogy and policy — while centring the lived experiences of autistic young people. This shared foundation brings consistency across roles, helping school teams move together toward inclusive, affirming practice — not in silos, but as a united whole.
The work is:
Holistic
It considers the whole person — not just what’s visible. Internal experience and context matter, because real support starts from the inside out.
nuanced
It recognises that safety isn’t just about procedures or environments. It’s about how safety feels — through neuroception, through relationships, and through the way we respond.
practical
It bridges the gap between knowing and doing. The framework gives adults the language, tools, and clarity to show up differently — in real moments, with real young people.
systemic
It’s designed to create meaningful change across the whole ecosystem — from individual relationships to team dynamics to leadership and culture.
Because the goal isn’t just to support autistic students.
It’s to create cultures of safety where all young people can thrive.
One Framework.
Three Entry Points.
Find Your Pathway

School Leaders
For school leadership and decision-makers
A year long, school-wide strategic path for leading your school community through a shift from the pathology paradigm to the neurodiversity paradigm – with support at every stage.

Educators
For teachers, aides, and classroom teams
Equips educators with the mindset, knowledge, skills, and tools to support autistic students in ways that are practical and relational, and that build psychological safety.

Health Practitioners
For school-based allied health workers
Offers a structured, evidence-informed approach to school-based supports. It equips professionals with the tools to conceptualise support clearly, and collaborate effectively.