Autism: A different operating system
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.
Unique Training Solutions Co-Facilitator for Tier 1 and Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training, independent autistic professional, trainer and speaker, approved NATP Co-Trainer, EbE for Care Treatment Reviews.
I am a NAS -trained speaker, trainer, autism needs assessor, writer and advocate, with 16 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 post-diagnostic autism needs assessments to adults or children to assist them with obtaining the appropriate education or care provision.
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 have PG Cert in Autism (Adults) from the University of Birmingham with Distinction and an Advanced Diploma in Autism. I am on the Advisory Panel for Autism Research at Birkbeck University London, a member of the Northamptonshire Autism Champions Network, an external co-facilitator with Triple A (All About Autism) and an approved trainer autistic expert by experience on both the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in Learning Disability and Autism and the National Autism Trainer Programme.
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, and what makes me unique?
- Working with a freelance "autistic expert by experience" ensures that individuals or group needs are met flexibly and we are able to work collaboratively together
- I am autistic, an autistic parent, carer and using all of these "hats" I am always able to see the bigger picture , offering a truly holistic approach .
- 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?
I work collaboratively with service providers to offer effective learning solutions
- Specialisms include: training, autism needs assessments, person-centred planning facilitation, advice, advocacy, peer support and listening
- I can also deliver training for all your mandatory and health and social care needs. Full list of courses available upon request.
For further information:
Please contact me via email (davidcrisp431@gmail.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
When not delivering training for Unique Training Solutions, I work primarily 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 am currently employed by Unique Training Solutions to co-deliver Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training throughout England 4 days per week. Independently, I also deliver bespoke 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. 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.
Registered to deliver CPD accredited health and social care courses through Healthcare Trainers Network Ltd
Topics include all mandatory heath and social care training courses, plus:
Level 2 in Autism Awareness
Diabetes Awareness
Epilepsy Awareness
Dementia Awareness
Risk Assessment
Stress Awareness Level 1
Stress Management Level 2
Stroke Awareness
Autism Needs Assessments & 1:1 Support
Seeking post diagnosis autism needs assessments and reasonable adjustment reports?
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.
The final report will identify your specific communication profile and outline any reasonable adjustments that may need to empower you within your workplace or when attending appointments and meetings with professionals .
Contact details:
I can be contacted on :
Mobile: 07572 433801 email: davidcrisp431@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/david-crisp3864aa4b
PROPRIETOR: DAVID CRISP
Autistic speaker, trainer, writer and advocate
Contact me on 07572 433801
email: davidcrisp431@gmail.com