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Sarah Hendrickx, autism and Asperger Syndrome trainer and author

Sarah Hendrickx

'Sarah speaks Asperger as a second language' Tony Attwood. Sarah has extensive knowledge of Asperger Syndrome, autism and neuro-diversity from both professional and personal experience. She is a freelance trainer and consultant in Asperger Syndrome and autism. Sarah has a Postgraduate Certficate in Asperger Syndrome and MA in Autism and has written four books on Asperger Syndrome and one on adult and adolescent neuro-diversity.

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Ronnie Young, Autistic spectrum disorder trainer and consultant, Hendrickx Associates

Ronnie Young

Ronnie Young's passion is in the fulfillment of potential, the removal of barriers and the recognition that everyone is an individual with strengths and weaknesses. She has been a teacher all her working life. She is now a freelance trainer, author and consultant with specialisms in several areas. Ronnie is a visiting lecturer at the Institute of Education, London University and is a practising OFSTED inspector in both schools and the learning and skills sector.

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Claire Salter, Dyslexia trainer and consultant, Hendrickx Associates

Claire Salter

Claire's work history is in further education, starting out as a course tutor and moving on to manage the department of Literacy, Numeracy, Language and Dyslexia support. Claire is a trainer and consultant in dyslexia working with both students and employees to enhance access to learning and work for those with dyslexia and other disabilities. Claire contributed the chapter on dyslexia for 'The Adult and Adolescent Neuro-diversity Handbook' and was consultant on BBC3 TV's programme on actress, Cara Tointon's experiences of dyslexia.

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Su Orosa, Asperger Syndrome counsellor, Hendrickx Associates

Su Orosa

Su Orosa is a counsellor and has several years experience of working with adults with Asperger Syndrome. She has worked in the field of disability, person-centred support and education for 20 years. Su trained as a counsellor at the Metanoia Institute where she recently completed a 3-year BA degree course in Person-centred Counselling. She has also trained in other counselling techniques including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing Techniques, Solution Focused Therapy and Gestalt.

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Keith Newton, co-author Asperger Syndrome – A Love Story

Keith Newton

Keith discovered Asperger Syndrome in himself at the age of 36, unwillingly at first, but now perceives his understanding to have been beneficial. Keith gives talks and presentations about his personal experience of Asperger Syndrome. He co-authored 'Asperger Syndrome – A Love Story' with Sarah Hendrickx, his partner.

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Matthew Tinsley, co-author Asperger Syndrome and Alcohol

Matthew Tinsley

Matthew Tinsley was diagnosed at the age of 43 with an autistic spectrum condition following a lifetime of severe alcoholism. Matt has shared his experiences as a speaker on many training courses, contributed to autism publications nationwide and has written his experiences in a book, researching the link between Asperger Syndrome and alcoholism – 'Asperger Syndrome and Alcohol – Drinking to Cope?' with Sarah Hendrickx..

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