PROVIDING AUTISTIC-LED TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

HELPING ORGANISATIONS & INDIVIDUALS EMPOWER & PROTECT AUTISTIC ADULTS & YOUNG PEOPLE

inTRODUCTION

About Me

Hi, my name is David and I provide autistic-led training and development programmes and professional 1:1 advice and support.

I am a NAS -trained speaker, trainer, autism needs assessor, writer and advocate, with 14 years’ professional experience in health and social care. I have a unique insight into the needs of autistic individuals as an “expert by experience, ” being an autistic individual, parent, carer and professional.

Wired4Autism was established to offer specialised autism-specific training for frontline staff in the health and social care sectors.

I also offer pre- or post-diagnostic autism needs assessments to adults or children to assist them with obtaining the appropriate education or care provision.

Following on from the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Trial, and the Train the Trainer in Autism for Staff Working in Mental Health Units, both of which I was a co-facilitator, your staff will be supported to build upon these foundations and be advocates for positive change for autistic individuals.

My mission is to improve the lives of autistics and their families through promoting acceptance and advocacy and being the voice of those who continue to face social inequality and injustice. I am on the Advisory Panel for Autism Research at Birkbeck University London, and in September 2022, I will be studying for the PG Cert in Autism (Adults) with the University of Birmingham.

My full resume and qualifications are available on my Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-crisp-3864aa4b/

My pledge to you!

Why choose Wired4Autism?

My courses promote best practice, motivating participants to improve existing professional knowledge & support strategies, and develop in confidence

How is this achieved?

Through bespoke learning solutions, delivered using current, engaging resources
My learner-centred approach is based on understanding each client's needs
Through developing rapport with training participants to inspire and energise them

What else can I offer?

We work collaboratively with service providers to offer effective learning solutions

Specialisms include: training, autism needs assessments, person-centred planning facilitation, advice, peer support and listening

For further information:

Please contact me via email (davidcrisp431@btinternet.com) or mobile (07572433801)

I look forward to hearing from you.

services offered

Autism Speaker

Public speaking offered to care staff, families, support groups, conferences, and professional bodies, including the NHS . My varied professional and lived-in experiences enable delivery of bespoke presentations targeted towards the specific individual needs of prospective client groups.

Zoom meetings and 1:1 support

Being a parent carer of an autistic daughter, who is autistic and has additional physical disabilities, I work from home to deliver training via Zoom to enable care staff , families, professionals and community organisations worldwide through remote learning. Also offer 1:1 advice, support and listening online (preferably) or by telephone consultation.

Delivering face to face training

I also deliver face to face autism training to health and social care staff, schools and parent/carers , throughout the Midlands, East Anglia and the Home Counties . All training is tailored to the individual needs of your organisation and the specific roles and experiences of the staff attending. I also a contracted external trainer as an "expert by experience" for the National Autistic Society as an expert by experience . Develop your organisation's knowledge of autism by learning from an actual autistic, a parent and carer, with hands on experience in supporting autistic adults and children and leading care teams.

Neurodiversity writer, advocate and campaigner

Monthly autism-related articles published in Social Care Today. Articles have also been published in Autism Eye, Autism Spectrum News and professional journals. Active campaigner for positive change for the rights of autistic individuals, parents ands carers, particularly campaigning for parents rights against institutionalised parent carer blame and social justice for the neurodivergent community. Support and signposting to specialist agencies offered ,for which a gratuity would be required.

Autism Needs Assessments & 1:1 Support

Looking for a pre or post diagnosis needs assessment? You need look no further !

I am a National Autistic Society-trained autism needs assessor, and have designed many support packages for autistic adults, specific to their individual needs and unique autism presentation.

This will enable your staff to better understand and support your autistic clients and service users.

Contact details:

I can be contacted on :

Mobile: 07572 433801 email: davidcrisp431@btinternet.com

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