Eileen Lamb’s course offers a deep dive into how a neurodivergent adult manages a successful content creation brand on Instagram and other social media platforms.
Read the course outline below:
Social Media Presence Workshop
(4-6 Weeks)
Instructor: Eileen Lamb
Format: 4 to 6 Weeks | 1 Hour per Session | Virtual via Zoom
Week 1: Foundations & Strategy
Objective: Understand the purpose behind your social media presence.
- Quick intros & icebreaker (what platform do you spend the most time on and why?)
- What is your “why” on social?
- Audience identification (who are you talking to, really?)
- Overview of the algorithm in plain English
Homework: Write a one-sentence mission for your social media presence.
Week 2: Platforms & Content Pillars
Objective: Pick your battles, where and what to post.
- Which platforms work best for different goals (IG vs. Linkedin vs Facebook…)
- What are content pillars and how to define yours
- The 3 E’s: Entertain, Educate, Engage
Activity: Start a mini content calendar for one platform.
Homework: Draft 3 post ideas, 1 per content pillar.
Week 3: Storytelling That Sticks
Objective: Learn how to connect emotionally and visually.
- What makes a story go viral (and what doesn’t)
- Writing captions that get people to care
- Image vs. video what works best and when
Homework: Create 1 post (graphic or video) and draft a caption.
Week 4: Analytics & Growth Without Burnout
Objective: Understand what’s working, what’s not, and how to grow smart.
- Interpreting platform insights (reach, engagement, saves, etc.)
- What growth actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not always followers)
- Repurposing and recycling content
Homework: Identify 1 metric you’ll track weekly and 1 post to repurpose.
Week 5 (Optional): Tools & Time-Saving Tips
Objective: Streamline your workflow so social doesn’t run your life.
- Scheduling tools (Meta Business Suite, Later, Buffer)
- Canva, CapCut, and other quick-win creation tools
- Templates for captions, content planning, and engagement
Bonus Task: Try scheduling a post using one of the tools.
Week 6 (Optional): Community, Crisis Management
Objective: Tackle the good, the bad, and the trolls.
- Engaging with followers meaningfully
- Managing negativity and misinformation
- Finding your voice and staying consistent
Homework: Draft 2 responses, one for a kind comment and one for a critical one.
Eileen Lamb, author of “All Across The Spectrum” and “Be The One,” is the founder of The Autism Cafe. She’s also a photographer, podcast host and the Senior Director of Social Media and Marketing at Autism Speaks. Born in France, Eileen now lives in Austin, Texas, with her two sons, Charlie (13) and Jude (11), and their sister, Billie (3). On her social media channels, she shares the ups and downs of raising two children with autism, one with profound autism, while being on the autism spectrum herself.









