Specialists
It is important to adopt a hollistic approach to helping autistic people better their lives.The following people have played an integral part in Josh's life:
Penny Sue Jacobsen- HANDLE Practitioner. HANDLE is an acronym for Holistic Approach to Neuro Development and Learning Efficiency.
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Cathy Stingley - Provides outreach workshops in the HANDLE approach. Please click here to see HANDLE in practise.
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Adam Barrett - Is a Facilitated Communication Trainer. In addition, as a qualified teacher, he can advise on support packages and curriculum differentiation. For further details click here.
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Phoebe Caldwell - Author of "Finding You, Finding Me" and "From Isolation To Intimacy." Phoebe Caldwell has extensive experience in Intensive Interaction.
Michael Gilbourne - Is an accomplished musician with special expertise in music therapy in all settings, and for all needs. He has a vast array of instruments both conventional and surprising, ranging from simple to hi- tech. He uses his considerable experience and great sensitivity to encourage, motivate and accomplish. Click here to view his website.
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Tina Woods - Occupational Therapist who specialises in sensory integration.
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Jane Remmington Gurney- Is a Speech and Language Pathologist providing interaction for people with complex communication needs. She employs a total communication strategy which includes speech, gesture, body, language, pointing and social stories. Click here to view her website.
Rosemary Crosseley- Is the Director of DEAL, a communication centre which provides services to people who are unable to talk, or to talk clearly. She pioneered Facilitated Communication and has worked with Josh on several occasions. Please click here to view website.
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Marilyn Chadwick- from the Facilitated Communication Institute of Syracuse University is committed to training, research and dissemination of information related to the use of Facilitated Communication. She introduced Josh to FC and continues her involvement. Please click here to access the website.
Alan Martin- Is very unique because he is the only dance workshop leader in the UK (perhaps the world?) who uses an electric wheelchair and an electronic communication aid. He also offers Disability Awareness Training. Click here to view his website.
Beauty 121 - Reflexologists based in Astley. A simple google search will give the contact details.
Neil Redford- Person Centered Planning co-ordinator for Salford City Council. Neil is a good friend who has known Josh for many years and champions his cause.
Sharon Marsden- Is an autism co-ordinator working for the Salford Support Services.
Linda Scotson- originator of The Scotson Technique. This method of gentle execise improves respiratory function with benefit to posture, cerebral function, speech and many other modalities.
Joshua's PA's have all received training in the following: Person Centered Thinking, Disability Rights, Facilitated Communication, Facilitated Speech, HANDLE, Reflexology, Pilates, Advanced First Aid, Intensive Interaction and Emotional Freedom Technique.
Here is Reuven at a recent Emergency First Aid Course:
Helen Woodrow - BSc(hons) certMRCSLT MANLTIP HPC(reg) Independent Speech and Language Therapist Consultant in the use of Talk Tools For Ora-Motor issues.
