John Simpson Email & Phone Number

I have spoken and/or run workshops at over 250 conferences and training events across the UK and abroad. I facilitate sessions based on my life experiences as a person with autism, together with theoretical information about the condition, for early years providers, schools, colleges, universities, social care settings, mental health trusts, parent/carer support groups and private sector organisations. I provide training in the following areas:Supporting students at… Show more I have spoken and/or run workshops at over 250 conferences and training events across the UK and abroad. I facilitate sessions based on my life experiences as a person with autism, together with theoretical information about the condition, for early years providers, schools, colleges, universities, social care settings, mental health trusts, parent/carer support groups and private sector organisations. I provide training in the following areas:Supporting students at universityTeaching and supporting students at school and collegeWorking in Early YearsSupporting children and adults in Social Care settingsEmploymentMental HealthSelf-Awareness and AdvocacyFriendships, Relationships and Sexuality Please visit my website www.inspirationalautismtraining.co.uk to find out more about me, see a list of the clients I have worked with and the testimonials they have provided, the training I offer, and the prices I charge. If this is something you would be interested in, please contact me. I have all the technology I need to offer an online session from my home if necessary. Show less

London

• Attending regular meetings of the Department of Health’s National Autism Programme Board, chaired by a government minister. • Delivering presentations to, and on behalf of, the Board, at Department of Health related events across the country. • Authored a 30 page report into the suitability of e-Learning training, funded by the Department of Health. • Part of the interview panel recruiting a subsequent cohort of self-advocate Board Members.• My role involved challenging… Show more • Attending regular meetings of the Department of Health’s National Autism Programme Board, chaired by a government minister. • Delivering presentations to, and on behalf of, the Board, at Department of Health related events across the country. • Authored a 30 page report into the suitability of e-Learning training, funded by the Department of Health. • Part of the interview panel recruiting a subsequent cohort of self-advocate Board Members.• My role involved challenging decision makers at high levels in government, as well as building relationships with a number of officials across government, and working independently to tight deadlines. Show less

Birmingham

• My role involved supporting autistic students accessing the school’s residential provision to discuss any concerns about their life at school, and where appropriate report issues they raised to the appropriate member of school staff or management, to ensure the wellbeing of the students. • This involved keeping detailed records of my interactions with the students, exercising judgement, responding sensitively to a number of difficult situations, and building relationships with a… Show more • My role involved supporting autistic students accessing the school’s residential provision to discuss any concerns about their life at school, and where appropriate report issues they raised to the appropriate member of school staff or management, to ensure the wellbeing of the students. • This involved keeping detailed records of my interactions with the students, exercising judgement, responding sensitively to a number of difficult situations, and building relationships with a challenging student group. Show less

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

•I worked as a member of a team on two residential units supporting adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions, learning disabilities and challenging behaviour in their own homes. •Supporting service users to access the community, and to carry out a range of daily living tasks, personal care and medication dispensing, and ensuring accurate record keeping.