Jess Hendrickx

Contact: info@asperger-training.com

Jess’ main focus is private non-clincal autism assessments, supervised clinical neurodevelopmental assessments with Axia-ASD and writing. Jess was trained by Sarah Hendrickx to carry out these assessments. Our non-clinical assessments are pefect for people that would like confirmation of their neurodivergence, but do not neccessarliy need the full proof that a clinical diagnosis offers. After the assessment, you will be provided with a comprehensive report outling how you meet/do not meet the diagnostic criteria. A report is written by Jess regardless of the outcome. As of spring 2024, Jess has assessed over 250 people.

Jess is available for training and public speaking events.

Jess is also a published authour, contributing a chapter on autism and eating to Sarah Hendrickx’s Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum, second edition. Jess is currently writing a book for people discovering autism and how gto navigate diagnosis.

Jess took over Hendrickx Associates from Sarah Hendrickx in 2019 and will be your first point of call for all enquiries. She had previously worked for Hendrickx Associates as an Administrator for several years gaining more experience of autism which led her to work as a mentor and coach for autistic young people (16+) and autistic adults. Jess has a clinical diagnosis of autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, and her partner is self-diagnosed autistic. She has two children so understands how being autistic can affect pregnancy and motherhood, in both a positive and negative way. Jess is the daughter of Sarah Hendrickx and therefore understands the experience of having an autistic parent. Jess has a Post Graduate Certificate in Autism and Asperger Syndrome from Sheffield Hallam University.

Non-clinical Assessments

Jess carries out non-clinical autism assessments. For more information on this service and how to book, please click here.

Clinical Assessments

Jess carries out supervised clinical assessments via Axia. For full booking details, please cotact Axia directly. We cannot answer any questions about autism/ADHD diagnosis carried out via Axia. If you would like to be assessed by Jess then you can request this at time of booking.

Training & Presentations

Jess has given presentations and delivered training on many aspects of autism to NHS trusts, AsIAm Ireland, Autism Learns, NAS Sutton, NAS Enfield, The Trainline, Newton Prep School, Ministry of Justice, Axia-ASD to name just a few. She has also spoken at conferenes both in the UK and worldwide. The topics she has covered include; autism overview, different profiles of autism, autism and eating, women & girls, recruitment & interviews, job applications, and how lockdown may effect autistic people.

Please contact us if you would like to book Jess for a Non-Clincal Autism Assessment, conference, webinar or training.

Jess Hendrickx - What Autistic Women say about Autism (FANNS Conference): https://youtu.be/bdWZZ5M-rnc

Jess Hendrickx - Autistic Women & Girls (AsIAm): https://www.youtube.com/live/xjrtuEVjvsk?feature=share

Jess Hendrickx - My Life on the Autism Spectrum (SEN Talk): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKT5Se7PxEo

Access to Work

Jess has a limited number of spaces to take on Access to Work funded clients. She has a lot of experience helping those either in salaried roles or in self-employment. Jess has had many jobs, in many industries throughout her life and understands the differences autistic individuals may face when in employment. As a self-employed business owner, Jess has knowledges of the ups and downs this can bring. Regardless of employment type or industry, Jess helps her clients make small, manageable steps so they can thrive in work. She can suggest different software packages, come up with systems and supports people to make changes that suit their neurodiverse needs.

Mentoring

Jess is currently not taking on any new private mentoring clients and will instead be focussing on carrying out Non-Clinical Adult Assessments, supervised clinical assessments via Axia, Access to Work funded clients, training and presentations. Please contact one of the other Hendrickx Associates mentors directly or alternatively you can find a neurodivergent therapist here (we cannot vouch for anyone specifically on the ANDT website).