ABOUT US
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
We founded Autizma in 2015, to share good practice; we are Manchester parents/carers of children/family with autism, ADHD, mental health, complex needs and disability; this provides a unique perspective on the needs of people and enables us to deliver learning solutions from a real life, lived experience and skilled academic perspective.
OUR STORY
We founded Autizma in 2015, to share good practice; we are Manchester parents/carers of children/family with autism, ADHD, mental health, complex needs and disability; this provides a unique perspective on the needs of people and enables us to deliver learning solutions from a real life, lived experience and skilled academic perspective.
100% of our staff/volunteers have lived experience of being involved by or through disability/autism/ADHD/complex needs and mental health.
Directors and staff have career experience which includes being a qualified social care manager, working in education, mental health, autism, ADHD sectors, commissioning, project management, administration and working in Manchester. Qualifications include child psychology, health and social care.
Autizma is a Greater Manchester, third sector, ‘positive behaviour change’ learning provider. Dedicated to improving the lives of those with autism.
Autizma works in partnership with The National Autistic Society, we are also registered with The UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) and Member of the Health Charter for Learning Disabilities.
Our work includes recommendations made by the Positive Behaviour Support Academy, NICE guidance and Equality Act 2010.
We are an approved provider for Manchester City Council Social Care and the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership (Learning Disability and Autism Ethical Purchasing System).
MEET THE TEAM
LYNDSEY TODD
Autizma Trainer and Family Services Director
Lyndsey is an experienced parent, carer and Autizma trainer which comes from her passion of being a mum of a son whom has autism and severe allergies. Lyndsey herself has specific learning difficulties and dyslexia and has differences with communication, social interaction and sensory dysfunction.
During her journey she has acquired extensive knowledge, understanding and confidence in her work, which enables great competency in providing high quality services to those affected by Autism and their families. Involving real life experiences and strategies in her teaching helping families to develop valuable skills.
Lyndsey's mission is to further help, support and enable progress for individuals affected by autism/associated conditions and to enable a better quality of life, which they and their families deserve.
Lyndsey has a Diploma in Autism, holds an Train and Trainer Certification from The National Autistic Society and has attended extensive training in the areas of Safeguarding with children with disabilities, Domestic Violence and Abuse, Identifying and Responding to Sexual Behaviours, Sexual Exploitation, Loss, Grief and Bereavement and associated ASD spectrum conditions including ADHD and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance).
TINA DAVIES
Managing Director & Autizma Trainer
Tina has over 20 years experience working with and caring for children and adults with Autism and over 20 years experience parenting a young person with Autism and severe learning disabilities.
Given personal experiences and issues, there was no help available, therefore she studied and researched and travelled the country to find a solution for herself and her family.
Tina has qualifications in child development, psychology and health and social care and has over 10 years experience training and supporting organisations whom provide services for individuals affected by autism and associated conditions.
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