Autism Fitness and Respite Services

 Having successfully run Autism Fitness for 6 years in Shropshire and Yorkshire, I have decided to continue to offer my services now at our new home in Aberdeenshire. Having worked previously in Social Services and the Education Sector for 8 years I have seen the demand for additional support needed for both children, adults and their families. I am hugely passionate about fitness and the outdoors and have seen real benefits of how this can help children and adults with additional needs. 

My experience began working for Powys County Council in the 16+ Leaving Care team as a case worker. I worked with young adults who were beginning the journey of independence and guiding them to support with money management, shopping, arranging accommodation and all elements of life skills required when starting out. 

I then went on to work in an independent private school for Children with Autism and Challenging Behaviours for ages between 5 and 18 years of age. Initially I started in pupil support and worked with the Forest schools and Duke of Edinburgh Groups. Before I left I was responsible for risk assessments, assistant SENCO and I taught lessons such as Business, I.T, Physical Education and life skills. I learnt a huge amount in this role and during this time and use these skills with every individual I work with. 

My experience also branches out to residential work for adults with learning difficulties and also personal training and boxing.