Credentials & Experience
I bring over 13 years of hands-on experience supporting children, young people, and families across home, education, and community settings. My work is grounded in real-life application — helping to understand underlying needs and turning that into practical, effective support.
Alongside my experience, I have continued to develop a broad and integrated knowledge base through ongoing professional development. This has allowed me to build a specialist profile across neurodiversity, behaviour, communication, and complex needs — enabling me to take a joined-up, whole-person approach to support.
Neurodiversity & Behaviour
- Autism (including girls, anxiety, and demand-avoidant profiles)
- ADHD across childhood and adolescence
- Sensory processing differences
- ARFID and Pica
- Understanding behaviour as communication
I support families to identify underlying needs, reduce overwhelm, and implement realistic strategies that work in everyday life.
Sian helped my child feel listened to. She ensured his difficulties were communicated to the school and provided strategies so appropriate support could be put in place.
Communication & Learning
- Makaton training
- Dyslexia screening
- Speech and language programme support
- Supporting situational mutism
I help children and young people access communication and learning in ways that are adapted to their individual processing style.
Mental Health & Emotional Support
- Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
- Attachment-based mentoring
- Children and young people’s mental health
- Self-regulation and emotional support strategies
I work with both children and families to build understanding, reduce anxiety, and create supportive, sustainable approaches.
Complex Needs & Medical Training
- Epilepsy (including absence and drop seizures)
- Diabetes management (including insulin, carb calculation, and pump use)
- PEG / micky port care and catheterisation
- Moving and handling
I am experienced in supporting children with complex and overlapping needs, ensuring care is safe, responsive, and integrated into daily life.
Professional Development & Qualifications
- Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools
- Qualifications in Autism, Mental Health, Behaviour that Challenges, and Specific Learning Difficulties
- Ongoing CPD across autism, ADHD, sensory processing, communication, and complex needs
- Safeguarding Level 3
- First Aid trained
My qualifications are supported by extensive continued professional development and over 13 years of direct, applied experience.