Autism: Practical Support & Training

Please contact us for a no obligation discussion of needs:

Steve:
07946728713 | stevebrownbst@focuss.org.uk

Andrea:
07947369701 | andreamoore@focuss.org.uk

What we provide

We deliver training on Autism and support caregivers, staff and students to navigate the challenges they may face.

Steve, Andrea, Alison and Amy all worked for a Local Authority Autism Outreach Team for many years. Steve, Caron and Amy have also worked in Specialist settings supporting autistic children, as well as children with other complex needs.

All staff have been involved in writing and delivering high quality training for a range of audiences.

Steve has written articles, appeared in videos and written and contributed to books about Autism and Challenging behaviour. Steve was part of the IDP (Inclusion Development Programme) for Autism.

Steve, Amy Alison and Andrea have led and facilitated parent groups for caregivers of autistic children.

Our Training Feedback

“Great ideas for resources.”
– Teacher in mainstream Junior School re Autism training –

“I really enjoyed the course…I stayed focused and I’m looking forward to the next lesson. It’s nice to see people who show a passion for their work and children, thank you both.”
– TA in a large Inner City School re 4 day course –

“I have really enjoyed today’s learning and stayed focused the whole day (which is a miracle). Thank you for the practical activities and sharing experiences.”
– TA re 4 day course –

“A very good day – everything was clearly explained and now I will understand why some children do the things they do!!”
– TA –

“I did not know about proprioception, vestibular and interoception, but I do now and I actually understand them.”
– TA re Sensory training –

“Very well delivered, enjoyed the practical activities. Have more knowledge on PDA. Understood the sensory differences much better, useful resources to take back..great ideas shared as a group.”

“I really enjoyed today’s training again, I found that when I got back to the school the next day I felt a bit more confident and calm, I look at the children different knowing what I learnt would be of use to these children. Thank you very much for your help, looking forward to the next training, oh and thanks for explaining about PDA – I thought I knew but I did not!”

“Really enjoyed both sessions – the jokes, mini-clips and past stories make information easier to understand and relate to. It’s great for serious info to be shared informally.”

– Teacher in mainstream Junior School re Autism training –

See what other services we offer

Services

Celebrities reported to have a diagnosis ASD

Chris Packham diagnosed in late 40’s – openly Asperger
Guy Martin – motorcyclist
Gary Numan – musician – openly Asperger
Anthony Hopkins – diagnosed in his late 70’s
Ladyhawke – musician
Susan Boyle – singer
Daryl Hannah – actress
Dan Ackroyd – actor – special interest in law enforcement and ghosts
Anne Hegerty – Quizmaster – openly Asperger
Paddy Considine – Actor/writer/musician
Courtney Love – Singer songwriter, actress
Robert White – comedian
Temple Grandin – openly on the spectrum

Celebrities suspect to have ASD (not confirmed)

Tim Burton (according to his wife, Helena Bonham Carter, according to the press!)
Einstein
Tesla
Woody Allen
Jim Henson
Michael Palin
Mozart
Satoshi Tajiri (Pokemon creator)