Former teacher & Autism Outreach Specialist with over 10 year's teaching experience. Offering online mentoring & strategy reports for autistic children & their families.
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Experienced Autism Mentor & Parent Support (UK)
Hi, I'm Steph,
I’m a former primary teacher with over a decade of experience teaching in inclusive classrooms. I’ve worked closely with families and schools to help children thrive - building on their strengths and adapting environments to meet their needs.
Being autistic myself, means I bring lived experience alongside professional insight. I understand the sensory, emotional, and communication differences that shape autistic lives - and I use that understanding to create mentoring that feels respectful and personal.
I see autism as a difference, not as a deficit — a unique way of experiencing the world. As a parent, I understand the worry of watching your child struggle and wanting guidance that is both practical and emotionally safe.
Through My Autism Mentor, I provide mentoring and personalised parent strategy reports that give your child tools that are achievable and tailored and grounded in real life.
What is an Autism Mentor?
Mentoring and Coaching, Not Therapy
Mentoring and Coaching, Not Therapy
As a mentor and coach, I walk alongside your child—building confidence, offering strategies, and helping them feel understood. This isn’t therapy or assessment, it’s supportive guidance for real-life challenges.
Mentoring - Shares guidance, reassurance, and practical tools—based on real-world experience.
Coaching - Focuses on the present and future—helping structure actions to reach your goals.
Therapy - Looks back into past experiences to help heal challenges or trauma.
My approach is a blend of mentoring and coaching: offering both structured support toward goals, and practical strategies for everyday life.
Qualifications
Qualified Teacher
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
ADHD Coaching Level 1 Diploma
Safeguarding and Compliance
Enhanced DBS check (certificate available on request)
Safeguarding Training
Data Protection Training
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Professional development isn’t a checkbox—it’s a commitment to learning, listening, and evolving.
I actively engage in ongoing CPD to ensure my mentoring practice is evidence-informed.
Training for school counsellors - Alison (in progress)
Coaching and Mentoring Techniques - Alison (in progress)
Understanding coaching and learning - Alison (in progress)
Skills
Providing Clear, Practical Strategies with actionable recommendations.
Supporting Emotional Regulation.
Strong Interpersonal Skills, including empathy, patience and active listening.
Adaptability and Problem-Solving.
Please note: I bring a wealth of experience drawn from my background in education, SEN tutoring, autism outreach and SEN manager. While I am skilled in supporting children, I am not a psychologist or clinical therapist. My services focus on guidance, practical strategies, and empowerment.
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