About Me
My lived experience
Hello I’m Alice, welcome to my website!
I am a 32 year old late diagnosed Autistic, ADHD, PDAer and parent to two neurodivergent children.
I was late diagnosed as autistic in my mid-twenties, only after one of my children got their diagnosis and everything suddenly all made sense. I had found the answers I had been searching for all my life. I finally knew why I always felt so different and why so many people around me seemed to have their life on easy mode, while mine was always set to hard mode.
After connecting with the neurodivergent community I discovered I was also ADHD and PDA. I recieved my ADHD diagnosis at 31.
My Professional background
I have worked with and supported neurodivergent children, adults, parents and relatives in a variety of roles and settings for the past 15 years.
I have experience as an Autism lead for my local parent partnership and was Co-chair of my local authorities Autism board for 3 years. I have provided 1-1 support for children in nurseries, worked as a emotional support helpline worker for an autism charity, a childrens centre volunteer, an outreach worker for a adult autism service and carried out SEN course facilitating.
In 2022 I started Neurodiverse Journeys, where I have coached, advocated, consulted and carried out talks.
Alongside my business I also work as a Page Co-guide for an Autistic Magazine and a Mentor for Neurodivergent children and young people for GROVE.
Neuro-affirming & LGBTQIA+ Affirming
The support and environment I provide clients is neuro-affirming. This means that I celebrate neurodivergence and believe ALL neurotypes should be nurtured and embraced, along with valuing and listening to lived experiences.
This is also an LGBTQIA+ safe space. I myself identify under this umbrella, along with many neurodivergent people, this is often referred to as “the double rainbow”.
Qualifications & Training
- Level 4 Coaching Accreditation
- Level 4 Early years & Childhood Studies
- Coaching Foundation Certification
- NLP Certification
- Holistic Coaching Certification
- Working with and Coaching Neurodivergent clients Certification
- Level 2 & 3 Working with children and Young peoples workforce
- Safeguarding training, Understanding Autism, Understanding ADHD, Equality & Diversity, Data Protection.
- Enhanced DBS Checked
- Fully insured