Message from the Founder

Dear Families and Friends,

After having had the greatest pleasure, honor and privilege to help families with children diagnosed with Autism and other related special needs through the Global Autism Solutions Approach (GASA) for the last 35 years, I decided to retire starting January 1, 2026.

Words will not be able to describe how grateful I am and how blessed I feel having had thousands of children be my most impactful teachers over the last 4 decades. Parents have endlessly inspired me with their unending dedication to the wellbeing of their children and how open and willing the parents were to change their mindset and perspectives toward a more positive, loving and accepting attitude, seeing their children with different eyes. As a result, countless children have made tremendous progress, moving from being deeply removed from society to attending regular mainstream schools, all the way to attending colleges and universities and becoming fully functioning members of society.

I am also happy to announce that the torch of GASA will be carried on by three of my most skilled, highly trained and dedicated GASA Teachers.

Joana Prata, Fatten El-Maddah and Wakako Wheelock have extensive experience not only with their own children, still actively running home-based programs, but are fully capable to help families all over the world to set up, conduct and train helpers wanting to implement GASA at their home for their children. May that be full-time home-based programs and/or part time home-school programs.

Please feel free to contact any or all of the teachers on the GASA contact page and they will be more than happy to get in touch with you, helping you find the most effective way to help your children, yourself and your entire family in the most effective way possible.

Thank you all from the deepest part of my heart for the tremendous work all of you have done and are doing to give each child the opportunity to fulfill their highest potentials.

Gerd Winkler
Founder of the Global Autism Solutions Approach

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How much do you believe in your child’s abilities? What negative judgements have you been told? What limiting beliefs do you hold? When you believe in the unlimited potential of your child and you act on it, the possibilities are endless. Don’t let yourself be discouraged by outside influences. What you believe inside of your heart is what really counts and your child knows it. Become a powerful role model for your child and he/she will follow you. Please join us for our next online workshop and learn how to become an irresistible magnet.

Please do not hesitate to send video clips and any questions to: info@globalautismsolutions.com.

What past workshop participants are saying

“It really brings me up on a higher frequency”

I just watched the latest video clip on your website from your FMI conference with Dr. Deibby and Dr. Nia, and I can’t stop crying!! You have no idea how grateful I am to have met you and your wisdom, and your authentic love for the ones you help. Every time I talk to you or hear you speak about children on the spectrum, it really brings me up on a higher frequency, if you will, to really connect with the reason why I was put on earth. It took me long enough, 50 years, to realize what I was supposed to do in my life, but I’m finally here.

– Wakako H, Denver, USA

“Deep insights and eye-opening realizations”

Gerd did not just give a lecture/information, he gave deep insights and eye-opening realizations. I have never come across such a fantastic deliverance by any mental health speaker so far in my life! He is outstanding, his talks are deeply penetrative and transformative. I cannot stop admiring more.

– Ebility webinar participant

“A beautiful and empathetic approach”

A beautiful and empathetic approach by Gerd Winkler. It was a very informative presentation. It is commendable that a substantial amount of time was spent on the Q&A session, focusing on relevant questions. Lots of examples and analogies were provided by Gerd Winkler for people to have a very clear understanding. Gratitude from my side. The world needs more people who share your views!

– Ebility webinar participant

“I feel connected and empowered”

Hi Gerd, I can imagine how much the parents benefited from the virtual workshop with you. Merwin and I are extremely grateful for the 6 years that you handheld us through our program. I will never forget the deep conversations we had, purpose & soul searching within ourselves, accessing within us the innate knowledge as Izzy’s parents. I feel connected and empowered even in the most challenging situations because you helped me see differently. You are a great teacher and friend.

– Samantha, Singapore