About Me

I am extremely passionate about meaningful and accessible education for everyone. In my commitment to creating a better world which is inclusive of all differences, I have used my personal experiences of autism to drive change in specialist and mainstream schools, and have delivered Autism training at local, regional, national, and international events.

 

As a Helena Kennedy Foundation winner in 2009, I also have personal experience of overcoming adversity to continue in education and become successful in a career that is meaningful to me. I love to learn; and I love inspiring others to love learning too.

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In my previous roles, I have been required to manage and deliver projects to a high standard, using knowledge and latest research to drive evidence-led practice. I have also had experience of producing a range of written outputs, including the following articles:

 

• Celebrating the Joy of Neurodiversity - TeamTeach

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• High Quality Education is a Key Factor for Increasing Social Mobility but More Interventions Are Needed to Translate This Into Meaningful Employment

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• Radio City Liverpool (10 Oct 2019 and 26 May 2020)

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• ‘Autistic Women in the Workplace’, Health and Wellbeing Conference 2020

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• Skills and Education Group Annual Conference 2020

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• https://www.fenews.co.uk/fevoices/38989-helena-kennedy-foundation-still-providing-the-key-to-thedoor-of-education-after-twenty-one-years

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• Educate publication: ‘A Camouflaged Condition’

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• TES publication: ‘Why are we still not spotting girls?’

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• Helena Kennedy Foundation awards dinner, AoC Conference November 2018

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• HKF Impact Report 2018: https://www.hkf.org.uk/get-involved/hkf-alumni/alumni-winnerprofiles/micah-grimshaw-story/

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• Liverpool ECHO, My City article: My Chance to Make a Difference