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Understanding Autism Level 3

4.5(212)

By The Learning College Group

This Understanding Autism level 3 qualification is designed to provide those who care for individuals with autism, as well as healthcare, teaching and social care professionals, with an in-depth understanding of autism, its spectrum disorders, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Autism is a very complex developmental disorder that takes time to understand. The understanding autism level 3 course explains in the most simple and effective way, the needs of autistic people, how autism affects social and emotional development, and how to provide support for those with autism.

Understanding Autism Level 3
Delivered Online On Demand1 hour
£47.50 to £330

AUTISM UNDERSTOOD

4.2(8)

By Autizma

This live virtual presentation gives you a comprehensive opportunity to learn about Autism and associated conditions like you will have never experienced before. Providing you the knowledge from a unique perspective, this course will assist you to support neurodiverse loved ones, and individuals.

AUTISM UNDERSTOOD
Delivered OnlineFlexible Dates
FREE to £26.99

Autism

5.0(1)

By LearnDrive UK

Autism course aims to provide learners with a better understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and how it impacts the individual, along with effective strategies for supporting individuals with ASD.

Autism
Delivered Online On Demand1 hour
£5

Introduction to Autism

4.8(9)

By Skill Up

Description The Introduction to Autism course will give you comprehensive lessons of what autism is and digs into a large

Introduction to Autism
Delivered Online On Demand2 hours 11 minutes
£25

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (CPD)

4.5(3)

By Studyhub UK

24 Hour Flash Deal **33-in-1 Autism Mega Bundle** Autism Enrolment Gifts **FREE PDF Certificate**FREE PDF Transcript ** FREE Exam** FREE Student ID ** Lifetime Access **FREE Enrolment Letter ** Take the initial steps toward a successful long-term career by studying the Autism package online with Studyhub through our online learning platform. The Autism bundle can help you improve your CV, wow potential employers, and differentiate yourself from the mass. This Autism course provides complete 360-degree training on Autism. You'll get not one, not two, not three, but thirty-three Autism courses included in this course. Plus Studyhub's signature Forever Access is given as always, meaning these Autism courses are yours for as long as you want them once you enrol in this course This Autism Bundle consists the following career oriented courses: Course 01: Autism Training Course 02: Teaching Assistant with Autism Essential Course 03: Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for Autism Spectrum Disorders Course 04: Teaching (SEN Teaching, Autism, ADHD) Course 05: Special Education Needs (SEN) Teaching Methodologies Course 06: SENCO - Special Educational Needs Coordination Course Course 07: Child and Adolescent Counselling Course 08: Play Therapy, Mental Health and Child Psychology Diploma Course 09: Child Psychology Course 10: Early Childhood Mental Health: Strategies and Interventions Course 11: Reactive Strategies for Challenging Behaviour of Young People Course 12: Young People and Challenging Behaviour Diploma Course 13: Self Regulation in Young Children Course 14: Internet Safety: Safeguarding Children Course 15: Safeguarding Children & Child Risk Assessment Course 16: Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Diploma Course 17: Counselling Children & Supporting Their Wellbeing Course 18: The Whole Brain Learning Approach in Child Development Course 19: Child Protection in Education Course 20: Parental Mental Health & Child Protection Course 21: Effective Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities Course Course 22: Anaphylaxis Training for Nurseries & Early Years Course 23: Resilience Training: Developing Mental Resilience Course 24: Emotional Intelligence: Become EQ Counsellor Course 25: Anger Management Course 26: Psychotherapy Course 27: Mental Health-Self Care Course 28: Mental Health Awareness and Psychiatric Disorders Course 29: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): Counselling, Physiotherapy & Treatment Course 30: Psychological Wellbeing and Crisis Intervention Course 31: Positive Behaviour in Children and Youth Course 32: Child Development and Care Course 33: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS Practitioner) In this exclusive Autism bundle, you really hit the jackpot. Here's what you get: Step by step Autism lessons One to one assistance from Autism professionals if you need it Innovative exams to test your knowledge after the Autism course 24/7 customer support should you encounter any hiccups Top-class learning portal Unlimited lifetime access to all thirty-three Autism courses Digital Certificate, Transcript and student ID are all included in the price PDF certificate immediately after passing Original copies of your Autism certificate and transcript on the next working day Easily learn the Autism skills and knowledge you want from the comfort of your home The Autism course has been prepared by focusing largely on Autism career readiness. It has been designed by our Autism specialists in a manner that you will be likely to find yourself head and shoulders above the others. For better learning, one to one assistance will also be provided if it's required by any learners. The Autism Bundle is one of the most prestigious training offered at StudyHub and is highly valued by employers for good reason. This Autism bundle course has been created with thirty-three premium courses to provide our learners with the best learning experience possible to increase their understanding of their chosen field. This Autism Course, like every one of Study Hub's courses, is meticulously developed and well researched. Every one of the topics is divided into Autism Elementary modules, allowing our students to grasp each lesson quickly. The Autism course is self-paced and can be taken from the comfort of your home, office, or on the go! With our Student ID card you will get discounts on things like music, food, travel and clothes etc. CPD 330 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? This Autism training is suitable for - Students Recent graduates Job Seekers Individuals who are already employed in the relevant sectors and wish to enhance their knowledge and expertise in Autism This course is suitable for anyone interested to further progress there career in: Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (RQF) NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism (RQF) NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism Please Note: Studyhub is a Compliance Central approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses. Requirements To participate in this Autism course, all you need is - A smart device A secure internet connection And a keen interest in Autism Career path You will be able to kickstart your Autism career because this course includes various courses as a bonus. This Autism is an excellent opportunity for you to learn multiple skills from the convenience of your own home and explore Autism career opportunities. Certificates CPD Accredited Certificate Digital certificate - Included CPD Accredited e-Certificate - Free CPD Accredited Hardcopy Certificate - Free Enrolment Letter - Free Student ID Card - Free

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (CPD)
Delivered Online On Demand7 days
£329

Understanding Autism Training

By Training Tale

This Understanding Autism allows you to acquire new skills and expand your professional knowledge from the comfort of your own home at your own speed. This course has been expertly created for you to complete through distance e-learning and achieve a professional certificate without leaving your house! This course covers comprehensive lessons that will provide you with valuable information about the difficulties related to autism, how you might help someone diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, and how to raise autism awareness. Autism symptoms can vary from mild to severe, and this course will guide you through the screening and diagnosing process step by step. You will also gain important communication skills that will be beneficial to those working in special education. Enrol in our Understanding Autism course today to gain access to high-quality training modules covering a wide range of important topics that will help you get your dream job! Learning Outcomes After completing this Understanding Autism course, you will be able to: Communicate with people who have autism and interact with them socially. Assist and manage transitions for people with autism. Provide positive behavioural support to people with autism. Explain the therapeutic approaches and resources available to people with autism and co-occurring disorders. Why Choose The Understanding Autism Course from Us Self-paced course, access available from anywhere. Easy to understand, high-quality study materials. Course developed by industry experts. MCQ quiz after each module to assess your learning. Automated and instant assessment results. Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the Understanding Autism course. 24/7 support via live chat, phone call or email. ***Courses are included in this Understanding Autism Bundle course Course 01: Understanding Autism Course 02: Level 2 Certificate in Behaviour that Challenges in Children Course 03: Primary Teaching Diploma Course 04: Level 4 Diploma in Child Counselling Course Course 05: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Course Course 06: Child Protection and Risk Assessment Course 07: Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education Course Course 08: Childcare and Nutrition Course 09: Level 4 Child Care and Development Course Course 10: Autism Diploma Course Course 11: Level 2 Safeguarding Children Training Course Course 12: Level 4 Diploma in Child Psychology Course Course 13: Level 1 Award in Working With Children Course 14: Level 2 Award in Preparation for the Responsibilities of Parenting Course 15: Level 2 Award in Babysitting ***Other Benefits of Understanding Autism Bundle course Free 15 PDF Certificate Lifetime Access Free Retake Exam Tutor Support [ Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the Understanding Autism course ] ***Understanding Autism*** Detailed course curriculum of the Understanding Autism Course Module 1: Autism in Context Module 2: Positive Behavioural Support for Individuals with Autism Module 3: Understand Support and Management of Transitions for Individuals with Autism Module 4: Therapeutic Interventions and Support Available for Individuals with Autism and Co-occurring Conditions Module 5: Communication and Social Interaction with Individuals with Autism Module 6: Safeguarding and Resilience in Autism Assessment Method After completing each module of the Understanding Autism Course, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks. Certification After completing the MCQ/Assignment assessment for this course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Training Tale. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99. Who is this course for? This Understanding Autism course is ideal for - Teacher Parents Students Fresh Graduates Nurses Child Minders Care Home Professionals Anyone who is already working in this sector Requirements Students who intend to enrol in this Understanding Autism course must meet the following requirements: Good command of the English language Must be vivacious and self-driven Basic computer knowledge A minimum of 16 years of age is required Career path This Understanding Autism bundle will lead to a competitive advantage and open the door to a wide range of career opportunities. Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included

Understanding Autism Training
Delivered Online On Demand39 hours
£159

Autism - Training Courses

By Imperial Academy

Level 5 Diploma(FREE QLS Endorsed Certificate)| 11 CPD Courses+11 PDF Certificates| 140 CPD Points|CPD & CiQ Accredited

Autism - Training Courses
Delivered Online On Demand
£129

Autism Awareness-CPD Approved

By BAB Business Group

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people around them. According to the National Autistic Society, autism affects about 700,000 people in the United Kingdom, which equates to 1 in 100 of the population and the number of children being diagnosed with the condition is continuing to increase. This course will provide you with an understanding of what autism is and how it affects a child's daily life. It will touch on what factors contribute towards a child developing autism as well as some of the typical behaviours associated with it and how you can provide effective support for those with the condition. It also discusses what happens during the diagnosis process, some of the intervention methods that can help manage the condition and suggests some simple adaptations you can make to improve a child with autism's day to day life.

Autism Awareness-CPD Approved
Delivered Online On Demand
£30

Autism Awareness

4.8(9)

By Skill Up

Gain the solid skills and knowledge to kickstart a successful career and learn from the experts with this

Autism Awareness
Delivered Online On Demand2 hours 44 minutes
£25

Understanding Autism - Level 3

By Training Tale

This Understanding Autism - Level 3 allows you to acquire new skills and expand your professional knowledge from the comfort of your own home at your own speed. This course has been expertly created for you to complete through distance e-learning and achieve a professional certificate without leaving your house! This course covers comprehensive lessons that will provide you with valuable information about the difficulties related to autism, how you might help someone diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, and how to raise autism awareness. Autism symptoms can vary from mild to severe, and this course will guide you through the screening and diagnosing process step by step. You will also gain important communication skills that will be beneficial to those working in special education. Enrol in our Understanding Autism - Level 3 course today to gain access to high-quality training modules covering a wide range of important topics that will help you get your dream job! Learning Outcomes After completing this Understanding Autism - Level 3 course, you will be able to: Communicate with people who have autism and interact with them socially. Assist and manage transitions for people with autism. Provide positive behavioural support to people with autism. Explain the therapeutic approaches and resources available to people with autism and co-occurring disorders. Why Choose Understanding Autism - Level 3 Bundle Course from Us Self-paced course, access available from anywhere. Easy to understand, high-quality study materials. Course developed by industry experts. MCQ quiz after each module to assess your learning. Automated and instant assessment results. Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the Understanding Autism course. 24/7 support via live chat, phone call or email. ***Courses are included in this Understanding Autism - Level 3 course Course 01: Understanding Autism Course 02: Level 2 Certificate in Behaviour that Challenges in Children Course 03: Primary Teaching Diploma Course 04: Level 4 Diploma in Child Counselling Course Course 05: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Course Course 06: Child Protection and Risk Assessment Course 07: Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education Course Course 08: Level 4 Child Care and Development Course Course 09: Level 2 Safeguarding Children Training Course Course 10: Level 1 Award in Working with Children Course 11: Level 2 Award in Babysitting Course 12: Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges Course 13: Advanced Diploma in Child Care Course 14: Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses Affecting Children Course 15: Level 2 Certificate in Behaviour that Challenges in Children ***Other Benefits of Understanding Autism - Level 3 Bundle course Free 15 PDF Certificate Lifetime Access Free Retake Exam Tutor Support [ Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the Understanding Autism - Level 3 Bundle course] Course Curriculum of- ***Understanding Autism - Level 3*** [ Bundle Course 01] Module 1: Autism in Context The Historical Context of Autism The Diagnosis and Characteristics of Autism The Legislative Framework Applicable to Autism How Autism is Represented in Society Module 2: Positive Behavioural Support for Individuals with Autism Behaviour within the Context of Autism How to Promote an Autism-friendly Environment How to Promote Individual Positive Behavioural Support Interventions Used in Behavioural Support Module 3: Understand Support and Management of Transitions for Individuals with Autism How Transitions Can Affect People with Autism How to Support Young People with Autism to Make the Transition into Adulthood How to Support Individuals with Autism into Employment Module 4: Therapeutic Interventions and Support Available for Individuals with Autism and Co-occurring Conditions The Range of Therapeutic Interventions Available to Individuals with Autism The Services Available to Individuals with Autism and Their Families Co-occurring Conditions and Their Treatment Module 5: Communication and Social Interaction with Individuals with Autism Differences in Social Interaction and Communication Associated with Autism How Own Communication Can be Adapted to Support Positive Interactions and Communication with Individuals with Autism A Range of Strategies and Aids Used to Support Communication and Social Interaction for Individuals with Autism Module 6: Safeguarding and Resilience in Autism How to Raise Concerns about Potential or Actual Harm, Abuse or Exploitation How to Support the Health, Safety and Well-being of Individuals How the Legislative Framework Safeguards Children, Young People and Adults with Autism How and When Restrictive Practices Might be Used within Legal Guidelines Assessment Method After completing each module of the Understanding Autism - Level 3 Course, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks. Certification After completing the MCQ/Assignment assessment for this course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Training Tale. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99. Who is this course for? This Understanding Autism - Level 3 course is ideal for - Teacher Parents Students Fresh Graduates Nurses Child Minders Care Home Professionals Anyone who is already working in this sector Requirements Students who intend to enrol in this Understanding Autism - Level 3 course must meet the following requirements: Good command of the English language Must be vivacious and self-driven Basic computer knowledge A minimum of 16 years of age is required Career path This Understanding Autism - Level 3 Course will lead to a competitive advantage and open the door to a wide range of career opportunities. Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included

Understanding Autism - Level 3
Delivered Online On Demand37 hours
£140

Educators matching "Autism"

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AS Mentoring

as mentoring

Ealing Green,

Aeryn Priyanu , Employment Consultant Aeryn has always had an interest in language and communication. Starting her early career in teaching English as a foreign language, she went on to shadow a Speech and Language Therapist and this started her interest in working with people on the autism spectrum. She worked in primary schools as a Learning Support Assistant then moved on to work for the National Autistic Society in a day centre. Aeryn started off as a Support Worker, moving up to become Deputy Manager of the day service. She supported individuals in their daily life and helped them gain work experience and vocational skills. As well as working as a consultant with AS Mentoring, Aeryn works in a college for young people with autism, facilitating individuals with functional and social aspects of life, supporting students to meet their targets and maintain long life independent living skills. Photo of Alan Alan Castellaro, Employment Consultant Alan's interest in Autism began when he attended St Andrew's primary school in Chinnor, Oxfordshire, one of the first schools in the country to teach Autistic children one to one. In 2009 he volunteered on a project for Kith and Kids supporting a young man with Autism and they have remained in regular contact ever since. He then worked for 4 years with Dimensions as an Assistant Service Manager of a residential home for adults with severe physical disabilities and Autism. For the last 4 years he has worked for Ambitious About Autism starting off as a Learning Behaviour Specialist and moving up to become a Learning Support Co-ordinator, and was instrumental in helping set up Ambitious College, London's first College for young adults with Autism. He has a BA Hons in Writing and Publishing and has a rich and varied employment history to draw upon. Photo of Alice Alice Mitra-Hall, Employment Consultant Alice previously worked for The National Autistic Society where she ran a Day Centre and facilitated a weekly social group. During this time Alice supported adults on the spectrum to develop their independent living and social skills, as well as supporting service users to apply for and attend college and work schemes, CV writing and interview practice. Alice has a BA Hons degree in Psychology and has also worked in a number of schools supporting teenagers with autism and has provided specialist individualised support for a family for over 10 years. Photo of Amira Amira Hassan, Employment Consultant Amira has been a mentor at AS Mentoring for 4 years. Amira has a variety of clients for both workplace and job-seeking support. After completing her PhD in Neuroscience from Imperial College London, Amira decided to be involved with AS Mentoring full time and is currently managing the Workshops Programme, overseeing the development and online delivery of workshops and group events throughout the year. Amira is warm and friendly, providing individual, autism-specific support and advice. Photo of Anna Anna Roads, Employment Consultant Anna spent 24 years in the investment management sector, working in sales, marketing, product development and client relationships for a number of blue chip firms including Lazards, Fidelity and Goldman Sachs. She developed successful business relationships with large corporates, consultancies and public sector organisations. In her leadership roles, she also enjoyed coaching and developing careers for younger team members. These are skills and contacts she brings to ASM clients. Over the past 6 years she has developed a number of voluntary roles; relaunched the local NAS branch as Chair (2011-2015), served on a local parents special needs forum (2012-2014), been elected a parent governor at a special needs school and worked as a volunteer mentor on a Research Autism Project. Her focus has been on education and now employment, both as a parent of a young person with ASC and through the influence of autistic colleagues she has served with before. Before joining the City, she gained a law degree from Cambridge University, an MBA from Cranfield Business School and qualified as a solicitor. Photo of Charlotte Charlotte Leighton, Employment Consultant Charlotte specialises in providing workplace support for individuals as well as working with organisations to provide autism specific support and advice. This experience has been honed through her work at ASM and her previous role as an Employment Support worker and trainer at The National Autistic Society. Charlotte has subsequently worked for HAIL in Haringey for two years managing social enterprises staffed entirely of employees with autism and learning disabilities. She has also worked as an Appropriate Adult supporting vulnerable individuals whilst in police custody. For the past ten years Charlotte has confidently designed and delivered social skills groups and workshops for adults with autism. As well as working for ASM she is also employed part-time for Resources for Autism in Barnet managing their adult services. Charlotte is able to support individuals emotionally as well practically as she holds certificates in Person Centered counselling and a diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. David Perkins, Director David was Head of Services at Prospects, the National Autistic Society's specialist employment service, from 2007 – 2013; he left in June 2013 to set up AS Mentoring. He has extensive experience of supporting people with an ASC into employment across the UK and abroad, and of providing a wide range of training, assessment and consultancy services to employers and other organisations in the UK, Europe and the US. He has worked continuously with people with autism since the early 1980s. David has spent the bulk of his working life in the voluntary sector and prior to the NAS spent many years running a group of specialist adventure playgrounds in London for over 1200 disabled children, (some 30% of whom were autistic). He has a BSc (Hons) in Operational Research from Lancaster University. Photo of Emma Emma Hills, Employment Consultant Emma has been teaching psychology and health related subjects to adults since 2009 with the majority of her work focusing on providing social purpose education in the community to hard-to-reach groups, including those with disabilities. Much of her work focuses on supporting learners through transition and has led her to develop herself as a coach as well as an educator. More recently she has found herself key-working with learners with disabilities in a transition college as well as training and supervising the staff who support them. Emma mentors and tutors a diverse range of learners including learners on the autism spectrum in her continuing work in the community. Emma works part-time as an Employment Consultant with ASM and finds her knowledge and experience gained from facilitating community courses such as 'confidence building', 'communication skills' or 'interviewing skills' compliments the role well. She has a BSc Hons Psychology, PG-dip Social research, PGCE in post-compulsory education and is a registered health and social care trainer as well as a full member of the Association for Coaching. Emma is also currently studying for an MA in Education: Culture and Identity, at Goldsmith university. Photo of Eve Eve Riches, Employment Consultant Eve Riches is an employment consultant for AS Mentoring, where she provides one to one support and workshop creation and delivery. Eve has a background in teaching Psychology and has been involved in mentoring for her whole career. She has a lifetime of lived experience of neurodiversity. Outside of ASM, Eve works as a life coach and mentor. Photo of Gurleen Gené Wyrley-Birch, Employment Consultant Gené is committed to raising awareness and understanding of ASC to improve social inclusion, acceptance and understanding; to making a real difference to the lives of people on the autism spectrum and in broader society. Over the past 12 years, while caring for and advocating for her son, Gené has developed an in-depth knowledge and understanding of autism as well as related challenges including ADHD, PDA, Social Communication Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder. She has a creative, positive and flexible approach and is determined to combined her personal and professional experiences to help clients into work and successfully retain their jobs. Throughout her previous roles in both Investment Banking at JP Morgan and UBS Warburg and Commercial Conferencing, Gené had an active role in recruiting, training and mentoring new team members. Gené has worked across many sectors, including Finance, Pharmaceuticals, Defence, Utilities, Aviation and Telecommunication. Gené Holds a BA degree in Industrial & Organisational Sociology and Industrial & Organisational Psychology from the University of Cape Town. Photo of Gurleen Georgia Thursting, Employment Consultant Georgia has worked with autistic adults and children in a variety of settings including education, play and social settings for the past year. As a support worker with Resources for Autism, she continues to support her clients in achieving their personal and work goals and loves to get creative with her approach. Georgia also works for Share Community in Battersea as a music tutor/ therapist, building the confidence of adults through music and artistic expression. She also enjoys planning and delivering online workshops for adults with Autism, focusing on well-being, physical health and emotional expression through music making. Outside of her work in Autism, is a trained musician, singer/ guitarist and enjoys performing at events across the UK. Photo of Gurleen Gurleen Manku, Regional Employment Consultant Gurleen has 18 years' experience of autism. She has a sibling on the spectrum, and has previously worked in primary education for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), and has been a SEN Secondary School Govenor. In 2015 Gurleen volunteered at Autism West Midlands to support adults with autism to find employment. She then worked for Enable, Shropshire Council as a Job Coach in various workplaces supporting adults with autism and learning disabilities. Gurleen is highly experienced in delivering Pre-employment support, mentoring and Workplace support at AS Mentoring across the West Midlands since 2015. Gurleen holds a BSc in Business Psychology and is a member of the British Psychological Society, within the Division of Occupational Psychology. She has also completed her Masters in Occupational Psychology. Photo of Gurleen Mahlia Amatina, Employment Consultant Diagnosed with autism as an adult, Mahlia has first-hand experience of the challenges that can arise from a range of workplace settings, but more importantly; how to overcome these. Outside of AS Mentoring, Mahlia works as a visual artist, where she raises awareness and understanding of neurodiversity through different art forms. With a special interest in autism and work, Mahlia is keen to combine lived workplace experience with her mentoring skills as an employment consultant to support clients. Photo of Helen Mark Blake, Employment Consultant Mark has a broad range of experience across social care with several client groups and in varied settings. Following an arts degree he spent a couple of years on voluntary projects with disabled adults living independently, and with homeless men in an emergency night shelter in central London with subsequent paid roles including community support work with disabled adults moving back into the community following long periods in residential hospitals. Mark has also spent time as a residential care worker in adolescent residential units. The last 30 years has seen a focus on Adults and Children with Disabilities in a both a Day Service and Residential Home setting. As a Manager of services in these fields Mark has increasingly focused his support to children and adults on the autistic spectrum and has become keenly aware of the challenges faced by them and their families in achieving independence and realizing their potential. It is this interest that has led to an involvement in a mentoring role with AS mentoring and employment. Photo of Helen Mike Leat, Employment Consultant Mike comes from a background in advocacy, design and communication. Through his own business he previously ran an Easy Read design service which employed people with a learning disability and autism. In 2015 he co-produced a DVD on Autism and Mental Health for the Autism Partnership Board in Surrey. Mike previously worked for The National Autistic Society Assist service providing one to one support/mentoring sessions, and facilitating social and support groups for autistic adults. After completing an undergraduate module in autism with The Open University, Mike went on to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Autism and Asperger syndrome. Mike also works with a project called ‘Autism by Experience’ which is a team of mostly autistic adults providing Understanding Autism training to staff in a variety of roles including health and social care. Photo of Laura Lauren Moore, Employment Consultant Lauren has a number of years experience of supporting people with autism as well as additional needs. Her main influence for working with people on the spectrum is her younger sibling who was diagnosed with autism at a young age. Over the past decade she has worked in a school specifically of young people with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, starting as a Teaching Assistant and then working as the Intervention Co-ordinator for the secondary department. Lauren also worked in a specialist autism college as a Learning and Behaviour Specialist, moving up to become a Learning Support Co-ordinator. She studied History at undergraduate level and has more recently graduated with a Masters in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in July 2018. Photo of Rachel Rachel Pearson, Senior Regional Employment Consultant Following a successful 13-year career in the City Rachel moved into HR and Business Consultancy specialising in organisation restructuring projects involving (often large scale) job review, recruitment and redundancy programmes. She has extensive experience of working with SME employers and large organisations in the public and private sectors around all aspects of the employment relationship. Rachel previously volunteered with the National Autistic Society's Prospects Team and she now works as an employment consultant specialising in supporting people with an ASC to find and retain work. She also works with the NAS's Employment Training and Adult Services Teams supporting students and employees, and providing advice and guidance to employers. With a close family member on the autistic spectrum, Rachel also volunteers with her local NAS branch in Surrey. She holds an MSc in Human Resource Management and is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development. Photo of Siobhan Siobhan Pauley, Employment Consultant Siobhan has first-hand experience of supporting someone with Asperger’s Syndrome and ADHD as her son has moved through various life transitions, experiencing the hurdles faced by people on the autistic spectrum. She spent 30 years working within Human Resources of a large financial institution attaining her MCIPD status, where she became the company’s Reasonable Adjustment Officer. It was her responsibility to ensure that employees with disabilities were able to receive the right workplace accommodations to enable them to access various roles in the company. This has given her considerable insight to enable her to support our clients. Following a career move, Siobhan is setting up AS Mentoring services in and around Poole, Dorset- as well as working part time to support an individual with profound learning difficulties within an independent living service.