About
Hi, I'm Steph Reed, an Autism Specialist Teacher and School Consultant
Over the past 12 years, I have taught many autistic children and young people, with a wide variety of abilities and complex needs. In recent years, I have upskilled hundreds of adults including parents, teachers, SENCO's and support assistants with practical skills and knowledge with the focus of ensuring autistic children's needs are met and they are empowered to continue making good progress. l support schools and services to ensure high quality autism provision and practice, enabling children to achieve and to maximise their outcomes.
Leadership
I have held leadership roles in schools, including Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), Inclusion Leader and Autism Outreach Leader. I am also a recognised Specialist Leader in Education (SLE).
Projects
I have been involved in successful international projects such as developing an autism education program for an education service in Muscat, Oman. I also advise on inclusion for services such as being part of the access panel for the Museums of London.
Community
I host the Autism Spectrum Teacher Podcast which shares free information and practical advice related to autism, neurodiversity and education. I also lead the Facebook community group 'Autism and Inclusive Teaching' to support the sharing of good practice and resources for teachers and parents.
Get To Know Me
I am proudly dyslexic with my own learning differences and this partly fuels my passion, empathy and understanding of multi-sensory teaching approaches, and the profound benefits of visual and practical learning approaches.
I am highly creative and also DJ and produce electronic music.
Evidence base
In my own practice, I draw upon a wide range of evidence-based, child-centered approaches and my own extensive teaching experience. The children have been my biggest teachers!
Qualifications
- PGCE (Early Years Specialism)
- BA (Hons) Special Needs and Inclusion Studies
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Foundations of Successful Coaching
How I support schools, services and families
Flexible courses that you can do in your own time, with bitesize videos and activities and resources that will equip you with practical strategies to effectively support children with diverse abilities and needs
Bespoke support and staff development, to upskill and build capacity in schools and services, having a direct impact on positive outcomes for children
Personalised, one to one consultation or coaching, online or in person. Develop your knowledge, problem solve and get support to implement strategies related to supporting children’s individual needs
Publications
Meeting Sensory Needs
This ebook will walk you through understanding different sensory systems, identifying individual sensory needs and give you practical tips and ideas to support the sensory regulation of children.
SEN Magazine
My article 'Creating Autism-Inclusive Classrooms', was published in the October 2019 edition of SEN Magazine.
Widgit Software
My article 'Using Symbols to Support ASD Teaching' is featured on the Widgit Software website.
Recommendations
Hackney, London, UK
07523 389482
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