What is Golden Carpet?
Golden Carpet is a recurring autism community platform created by Sunflower Institute for Autism to bring together parents, professionals, educators, caregivers, and advocates through open conversations, shared experiences, practical learning, and meaningful connection.
More than a formal event or seminar, Golden Carpet is a safe and growing space where real voices are heard, experiences are valued, and support becomes more visible, connected, and human.
Why Spaces Like This Matter
Autism journeys are often filled with questions, uncertainty, learning, and experiences that families carry quietly for years. Golden Carpet exists to create a space where those experiences can be shared openly, understood deeply, and supported collectively.
Connected & Real
Golden Carpet brings together experiences, perspectives, and support into one visible and human-centered community space.
What Happens
at Golden Carpet
Meaningful sessions designed to be engaging and interactive for every participant.
Open Conversations
Parents and caregivers share real experiences, challenges, and learnings.
Expert Insights
Therapists and professionals break down practical approaches and strategies.
Interactive Discussions
Participants ask questions, exchange ideas, and learn from each other.
Showcase & Launches
New initiatives, tools, or products are introduced to the community.
Glimpses of Golden Carpet
Moments of conversation, connection, and shared understanding from our past sessions.
Voices of the Community
Coming to the Golden Carpet today, there were so many commendable things introduced, like parent sessions, counseling, and self-care topics.
Understanding autism begins with listening. Listening to parents, professionals, and most importantly, to the unique voices and experiences of autistic individuals.
Dr. Ayasha Shrestha
The event was very helpful. We learned a lot from other parents’ experiences, the more we hear, the more we understand.
Khilendra Gurung
It was a very good and meaningful event that offered valuable insights and opportunities to connect.
Santosh Raut Kshetri
I stayed for a long time, enjoying the conversations and discussions, which gave me a clearer understanding of many things.
Neeru Yadav
It was highly informative and gave me a clear understanding of many practical aspects. Valuable guidance for real-life.
Anju Gharti Sherpa
This type of event is incredibly important for parents. Many families don’t have easy access to services.
Kriti Karn
Programs like Golden Carpet beautifully reflect their vision of building a strong, compassionate community.
Amina Basnet Timsina
"Golden Carpet is about creating space — for voices, for learning, for connection. Because support does not grow in isolation. It grows when people come together."