Scott Neilson, PGCert Autism
Hello! I am an Autistic Trainer, Mentor, Consultant and Co-author based in Lanarkshire, Scotland. My career is dedicated to educating people on Autistic experience and supporting our community. I have several years of experience supporting Autistic people, families and delivering autism training to numerous organisations. I also hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Autism from Sheffield Hallam University.
I commit to regular continuing professional development (CPD) through attending conferences, courses and staying informed on emerging literature within the field. I strongly believe in learning from a variety of experiences, such as Autistic and otherwise Neurodivergent people from Black and ethnic minority groups and those who are non-speaking.
Additionally, I work as a freelance trainer with AUsome Training where I develop and deliver some of their courses.
I also work as a mentor with GROVE Neurodivergent Mentoring & Education where I support Autistic young people, as well as help to deliver the organisation’s Autistic identity programmes.
My Mission:
To create a world where Autistic people thrive Autistically.
Helping Autistics to thrive Autistically means to create spaces where they feel safe to express their authenticity. It is not about changing the person, but rather it is about providing them with the environment they need in order to flourish.
In contrast to autism training that is focused on an observational model, my training is rooted in the internal experiences of what it means to be Autistic. I educate numerous groups, including nurseries, schools, charities, as well as a variety of professionals at conferences. Within these sessions, I encourage practitioners to implement neuro-affirming approaches, as opposed to imposing neuro-conformative expectations on individuals.
The foundation of my mentoring is based on helping Autistic people to feel safe, as well as supporting them to develop a positive Autistic identity. Additionally, my consultancy offers information and guidance for Autistic people, families and organisations.
You can read more about my services here.
I also have a case studies page that includes feedback from people I have worked with over the years.
My Values:
Connection: Building safety and trust with the people I support or deliver training to.
Collaboration: Working alongside Autistic people, families and organisations to create inclusive environments for the Autistic community.
Compassion: Seeking to understand Autistic people and doing everything I can to support their wellbeing.
Registrations:
ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) registered
PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) membership
Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check
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