Autism Specialists
Supporting inclusion and independence through targeted interventions, specialist training and timely advice.Reaching Over the Spectrum
Empower, aspire and achieve from the early years to adulthood.Training
High quality, engaging training which motivates and empowers.Education
Specialist advice and support with a hands-on approach to ensure long term impact.Other Organisations
Bespoke packages of support and advice tailored to the needs of the organisation.
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"Excellent training, Claire has supported us to develop our understanding of autism and reflect on and improve our practice, both in the Specialist Autism Base and throughout school. Thank you."
Wendy – Base Manager, Ernesford Grange School (Coventry)
"Tania is great at what she does, so child focused, very knowledgeable and always manages to offer effective and sound advice."
Charlotte – Senior Specialist Advisory Teacher
""Brilliant, informative course, that will have a big impact on the children I work with""
Rebecca – Delegate from Forest Way teaching School
"Tania, thanks for your help in the early stages of obtaining both Sarah's and Chris's diagnosis. They are both doing really well and Sarah has just completed her A levels, with struggles, but she did it!"
Angela Boxwell – Parent
Our Core Values
- To model and promote best practice
- To take a holistic approach, recognising the diversity of Autism and the individuality of need
- To challenge, both critically and constructively
What We Do
Our philosophy and principles include:
- We provide independent specialist knowledge and advice, tailored to meet need
- We support schools and organisations to serve the needs of the individual
- We support the individual to achieve their potential and long-term independence
- We support the wider community to understand and include people with autism
Who We Are
We are qualified DFE registered Teachers with the required enhanced DBS checks. We have been working collectively in the field of Autism teaching for over 40 years.
We are two specialist Autism Advisory teachers with a wealth of skills and experience, of working with individuals, schools, and local authorities who have moved into the independent sector to ensure the work we deliver is relevant, targeted and bespoke to the needs of individuals, staff and families.
Meet Us
Tania (Early Years / Primary Lead)
My previous experience includes working as an Autism Advisory Teacher for a Local Authority across Early Years and Primary settings, both in Special and Mainstream schools to senior manager levels. I have a wealth of experience of working with a range of needs. I have achieved Autism qualifications in various strategies to support professionals and parents. I have successfully delivered training that has had measurable impact. I am also a Qualified Sendco.
Claire (Secondary / FE Lead)
My previous experience has included developing and leading an Autism Base, achieving Advance Skills Teacher status for autism, running a well-regarded and highly successful Autism Advisory Service for the Local Authority and presenting at National Conferences. I have worked in both Special Schools and mainstream, Primary and Secondary, although my main area of focus has been in the Secondary phase. I have worked with FE Colleges as well as supporting strategic development of provision for autism across Local Authorities. During a secondment, I set up an Outreach Service from Specialist settings into mainstream.
Why Use Us?
- Over 40 years combined experience in the field of autism
- Up to date with current thinking with in the field
- ‘Hands-on’ approach
- An all age provision, mainstream and specialist settings
- Independent therefore able to offer objectivity and constructive, positive, critical challenge of practice
How do we ensure quality control and consistency as a service:
- Regular caseload sharing
- Keeping up to date with current thinking through professional development
- Joint Working
We have a child centred approach to our work, believing that the child is the main resource in their own learning, and that by working with them, alongside them and with those around them, they will overcome any barriers and so flourish.
