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Steph Reed Autism for Teachers

Hi, I'm Steph Reed, SEND & Autism Consultant

Over the past 15 years, I have taught many incredible autistic children and young people, with a wide range of abilities and complex needs. In recent years, I have upskilled hundreds of adults including SENCO's, teachers, support assistants, parents and carers with child-centred, practical strategies and knowledge. As a result, they are confident and skilled in supporting children's individual needs and enabling them to achieve. l work independently with schools and services, collaborating on high-quality, inclusive, SEND/autism provision and practice, which maximises children's potential and outcomes.

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Leadership

I have held leadership roles in schools, including Autism Outreach Leader, Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) and Inclusion Leader. I am also a recognised Specialist Leader of Education (SLE).

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Projects

I have been involved in successful international projects such as developing autism education programs for an education service in Muscat, Oman. I also advise on inclusion and neurodiversity for services and am part of the access panel for the Museums of London.

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Community

I host the Autism Spectrum Teacher Podcast where I share free advice related to autism, neurodiversity and education. I also lead the Facebook community group 'Autism and Inclusive Teaching'. My new membership communities 'Autism for Teachers' and Autism for Parents combine online courses and ongoing support through forums and live Q&As.

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Get to know me

I am proudly dyslexic with ADHD (and am on the pathway for ASD assessment). My own learning differences partly fuels my passion, empathy and understanding of individual needs and learning approaches.
I am a big music lover and when I'm not focused on autism related projects, I DJ and produce electronic dance music.

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Evidence base

In my own practice, I draw upon a wide range of evidence-based, child-centred approaches and my own extensive teaching experience. I am part of different groups in the autistic community and continue to learn from autistic individuals. The children have been my biggest teachers!
*Please note I am not an advocate of ABA.

Qualifications

  • PGCE (Early Years Specialism)
  • BA (Hons) Special Needs and Inclusion Studies and Early Childhood Studies
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Foundations of Successful Coaching

How I support schools, services and families

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Online Courses

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

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Specialist Teacher Support

Bespoke support and staff development, to upskill and build capacity in schools and services, having a direct impact on positive outcomes for children

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Coaching & Advice

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

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Meeting Sensory Needs

This free 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.

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SEN Magazine

My article 'Creating Autism-Inclusive Classrooms', was published in the October 2019 edition of SEN Magazine.

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Widgit Software

My article 'Using Symbols to Support ASD Teaching' is featured on the Widgit Software website.

Recommendations

5/5
"I "met" Steph on LinkedIn! We immediately "clicked!" I was very keen to listen to Steph's aspect/views on autism and she shared 2 of her podcasts with me. The first about "Teaching and support strategies that will not just benefit autistic children, but ALL children." And the second about "Emotional regulation, behaviour, autism and severe learning difficulties with experienced teacher Adem Cetindemar." Steph's knowledge and understanding of the autistic child is wide! I thoroughly recommend listening to her podcasts. Brilliantly thought out and so well explained. Thank you Steph!"
Wendy Elizabeth White

"Steph is very knowledgeable in the field of autism. I had the pleasure to work with her for four years and see her outstanding teaching and her work as a leader of an outreach service."
Despina Spanou

"Steph is a great autism specialist teacher with lots of experience . She is inventive, creative and she invests in children's welfare and happiness. It was great working with Steph and seeing her developing great outreach services for schools and professionals. Thank you Steph!"
Marianna Limnaiou

"I worked with Steph in the Garden School . She was not only a teacher to the pupils but to me as a teaching assistant . I was new and without her and the team I would not have learnt what I know now about Autism . She is an excellent teacher, really understands the pupils individual needs and respected the ideas of the teaching assistants too . It was such an honour that I was able to work with Steph . Thank you so much!"
Natasha Zamblera

"Steph is a passionate, caring and experienced teacher who is knowledgeable about supporting and teaching children with autism. Her has a great ability to understand the individual needs of the child and adapt the setting. The child is regulated and ready to learn."
Harshita Patel
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