This autism reality experience is an innovative, immersive and hands on training which has been developed to give neurotypical people an opportunity to enter the neurodiverse world and experience the sensory processing difficulties faced by people on the autism spectrum. 

ARE™: See the World Differently

ARE™ is unlike any other training. It challenges conventional thinking and immerses you in a powerful simulation that reveals how overwhelming and confusing the world can be for someone who is neurodivergent.

Through a guided debrief session, participants reflect on the experience and identify actionable steps for creating more inclusive, supportive environments—at home, work, or in the community.

The ARE™ is fully customizable, with a library of immersive environments including home, school, and first-responders.

At Home:

• Build Stronger Family Connections: Understand your loved one’s needs in a more personal and compassionate way.
• Improve Communication: Learn how to simplify language and instructions for better interactions.
• Reduce Frustration: Gain insight into triggers and how to minimize sensory overload.
• Create a Calmer Environment: Discover easy changes that make home life more comfortable for everyone.

At Work:

• • Enhance Workplace Inclusion: Learn how to better support neurodivergent employees and customers.
  • Improve Staff Training: Equip your team with practical strategies to engage with empathy and effectiveness.
  • Reduce Miscommunication: Understand the barriers autistic individuals may face in the workplace.
  • Foster a Supportive Culture: Lead the way in creating a more accepting and productive work environment.

In the Community:

• • Increase Public Understanding: Promote greater empathy among first responders, volunteers, and service providers.
  • Improve Accessibility: Learn how to create welcoming environments in schools, hospitals, transportation, and public spaces.
  • Support Safer Interactions: Help law enforcement and emergency services respond more appropriately to neurodivergent individuals.
  • Strengthen Community Relationships: Build a culture of acceptance, awareness, and support for all.

Glenn Knight: Driving Empathy and Innovation Through ARE™

Initially developed by Glenn Knight, CEO of Training 2 CARE, one of the UK’s largest care-specific training providers. In the UK, Training 2 CARE leads the way in immersive education that transforms understanding in healthcare, education, and community services. As a proud UK partners of Second Wind Dreams®, they are also the exclusive European provider of ARE™—a powerful, life-changing training designed to build empathy and create inclusive environments for those living with autism.

“We believe in giving a voice to individuals on the autism spectrum and to the educators, caregivers, and professionals who are ready to make a difference. ARE™ bridges that gap and starts important conversations about inclusion, accessibility, and respect.” – Glenn Knight