Prior to becoming a parent I worked for many large corporate organisations and in preparation for becoming a parent I started my own business. However, since becoming a parent of identical twin boys I have studied children and their development to BA Hon's Level. I have been studying autism for around 20 years and for 17 years on a daily basis. I have participated in research studies and having worked with many professionals, children and their families, I appreciate there are many different aspects, beliefs and perspectives around autism/ASC. I have spent 2014 studying a NHS Post Graduate Diploma in Improving Access to Psychological Therapies for Children and Young People.
I have over 15 years experience of working in the field of autism in voluntary roles including co-ordinating support groups, fundraising for local NAS and for around 6 years I advised hundreds of parents nationwide through the legal process of a SENDIST Tribunal and successfully supported them in accessing appropriate provision for their children at school. I have worked to educate the educators through conferences to help them understand the lived experience and also as a consultant in mainstream schools. I have worked with children in a SLD Special School and assessment centre For over 10 years I have worked for a North London Authority and I have been at the forefront of research and development for educators and parents and I am skilled at ascertaining the best methods to facilitate and enhance communication and to respond to challenging behaviour. All children are individuals and family cultures are unique but with the my skills and the years of experience and knowledge gained I can devise individualised programmes and strategies that I know will work towards achieving the chosen goal.
I am the founder of Play and Learn Skills Social Skills Groups which has been running for around 3 years and offers bespoke teaching of social skills and understanding for children with HF autism.
I have over 15 years experience of working in the field of autism in voluntary roles including co-ordinating support groups, fundraising for local NAS and for around 6 years I advised hundreds of parents nationwide through the legal process of a SENDIST Tribunal and successfully supported them in accessing appropriate provision for their children at school. I have worked to educate the educators through conferences to help them understand the lived experience and also as a consultant in mainstream schools. I have worked with children in a SLD Special School and assessment centre For over 10 years I have worked for a North London Authority and I have been at the forefront of research and development for educators and parents and I am skilled at ascertaining the best methods to facilitate and enhance communication and to respond to challenging behaviour. All children are individuals and family cultures are unique but with the my skills and the years of experience and knowledge gained I can devise individualised programmes and strategies that I know will work towards achieving the chosen goal.
I am the founder of Play and Learn Skills Social Skills Groups which has been running for around 3 years and offers bespoke teaching of social skills and understanding for children with HF autism.
