About Us
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Autability exists to educate, train and support people who parent or work with neurodivergent individuals. So much of the advice and training available today comes from neurotypical sources. We believe that the best qualification a person can have in order to advise and train others is lived experience. Of course there are other professional qualifications that are helpful, so here is a little bit about us.
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Autability has two directors, Charlotte and Danielle.
Why was Autability created?
Meet the team!
Charlotte is diagnosed autistic, ADHD, dyspraxic and dyslexic. As well as her diagnoses she has the following qualifications and experience:
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Post graduate certificate in autism
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Working towards a masters in autism
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Mum to a complex son diagnosed with autism, ADHD and epilepsy
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Author of Parenting Rewired: How to raise a happy autistic child in a very neurotypical world
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Author of Autism & Anxiety: Learn how to support autistic children and young people overcome anxiety
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Degree in music
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Degree in history and religion
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Qualified teacher
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Director of Supporting Paws CIC
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Fellowship of the royal school of music in piano, singing and flute
Danielle is diagnosed with ADHD and Generalised Anxiety Disorder. She has the following qualifications and experience:
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Psychology degree
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Mum to a complex son diagnosed with Autism, ADHD & Generalised Anxiety Disorder
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Creator of The Autism & ADHD Diaries blog
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Experienced trainer in the corporate and not-for-profit sectors
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Author of Parenting Rewired: How to raise a happy autistic child in a very neurotypical world
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Author of Autism & Anxiety: Learn how to support autistic children and young people overcome anxiety
We want to make sure that all our work is medically accurate. Not being qualified medical professionals ourselves, we have a team of advisors who proofread and check all our work to make sure it is in line with current medical research. Our team is made up fo 2 psychiatrists and a neurodivergent surgeon with a keen interest in autism and ADHD.
Our medical advisors
Clara : MBBS DipPsych, Imperial College London
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Karyn: Bsc (Hons) Psychology, Reading University
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Elspeth: Diagnosed ADHD, Medical degree from Heidelburg University in Germany, Masters in Surgery
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Autability offers a range of books and services, including training packages, help and ideas for around the home and also for school.
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Our free resources page includes downloadable files for personal use as well as videos, articles and tips from us.
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What do we do?