Sharon has also on occasion included additional teaching to cover co-occurring conditions like Developmental Coordination Disorder, ADHD or mental wellbeing challenges like depression. Feedback for all training sessions have been positive, with 100% of attendees reporting that they would recommend this training to colleagues. Training is a combination of lecture, cognitive activities, social activities and simulations, and teaching techniques are evidence based, following the principles of Universal design for learning and the VAKT model of learning (Visual, Auditory, Kinaesthetic and Tactile). Sharon offers bespoke workshops; written, designed and delivered on request, to meet individual client needs and to ensure those being trained are best equipped to support the individuals they work with.

For many autistic individuals and their families, the experience of school can be a huge challenge. This workshop is designed to give parents and professionals the tools necessary to best support the autistic individuals in their lives. Starting with primary/playschool and moving up through the various levels of education, Sharon brings her wealth of knowledge and experience in these settings to the fore, and offers advice on classroom strategies, navigating IEPs, modifying the school environment to suit the child’s need and more.

Sharon has developed an extensive range of visual supports to help reduce stress and anxiety and to structure the environment and schedule of the autistic person’s day. This workshop provides practical training and demonstrations on how to use her five packs: the Foundation Visuals Package, the Build on basics package, the Schools and Education package, the Emotional Literacy Package and the Task Analysis Package. This training is particularly useful for individuals who may only be beginning their ‘Autism Journey’, and serves as a great general overview of the applicability and practical advantages of using visual supports with autism.