Need more support?

We all need a little more support at times in our lives. This page is designed to signpost you to other organisations that may be able to help.

There are a few organisations who are there to help and support – here is a list of the ones I know about

Local (to Shropshire) and national:

International US:

AANE - Association for Autism and Neurodiversity

AANE

Association for Autism and Neurodiversity

AASPIRE - Healthcare Toolkit for Patients and Supporters

AASPIRE

Healthcare Toolkit for Patients and Supporters

NeuroClastic  - The Autism Spectrum According to Autistic People

NeuroClastic

The Autism Spectrum According to Autistic People

Wrong Planet - A discussion forum for Neurodivergent people

Wrong Planet

A discussion forum for Neurodivergent people

JAN - Job Accommodation Network

JAN

Job Accommodation Network

Embrace Autism - The ultimate autism resource

Embrace Autism

The ultimate autism resource

Autism Society - Empowering everyone in the Autism community

Autism Society

Empowering everyone in the Autism community

The Highly Sensitive Person - Foundation for the Study of Highly Sensitive Persons

The Highly Sensitive Person

Foundation for the Study of Highly Sensitive Persons

Autism Empowerment - Enriching and empowering the lives of youth, adults and families within the neurodivergent community

Autism Empowerment

Enriching and empowering the lives of youth, adults and families within the neurodivergent community

The Transmitter - The go-to destination for the latest news and analysis about autism research

The Transmitter

The go-to destination for the latest news and analysis about autism research

AWN - Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network - committed to disability justice, gender & racial equity, neurodiversity & trans liberation

AWN

Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network – committed to disability justice, gender & racial equity, neurodiversity & trans liberation

Autistic Self Advocacy Network - Nonprofit organization run by and for autistic people

Autistic Self Advocacy Network

Nonprofit organization run by and for autistic people

Accessibility Support

WebAIM - Web accessibility in mind

WebAIM

Web accessibility in mind

Accessibility Checker - Accessible Fonts

Accessibility Checker

Accessible Fonts

University of Lincon - Screen Readers and Accessibility

University of Lincon

Screen Readers and Accessibility

HubSpot - How to Design Your Website for Screen Reader Accessibility

HubSpot

How to Design Your Website for Screen Reader Accessibility

Movavi - Subtitle Software

Movavi

Subtitle Software

Movavi - Subtitle Software

Free & Paid Software

Speech to Text & Text to Speech

Supporting Associates

My preferred list of associates

Fiona Kearns - C suite leadership -  A smiling middle-aged woman with light skin and shoulder-length light brown hair. She is wearing a navy blue jacket over a black and white striped top. The background is a soft, neutral beige, slightly blurred to keep the focus on her. She appears relaxed and approachable, looking slightly to the side.

Kearns Consultancy

Fiona Kearns

Kearns Consultancy applies Business Psychology principles to deliver organisational change, leadership development and high performing team training throughout the U.K.

Gina Dallison - Long term illness whilst at work - A smiling middle-aged woman with light skin and shoulder-length wavy blonde hair. She is wearing an orange top with a floral pattern. The background is an outdoor setting with green foliage, softly blurred to keep the focus on her face. She looks directly at the camera with a warm and friendly expression

Gina Dallison Coaching

Gina Dallison

Chronic Illness Coach & Mindset Expert – Speaker
on a healing Adventure creator of map to wellness.

Helen Dos Santos - DiSC, Havening, coaching - A middle-aged woman with light skin and short brown hair, wearing glasses and a floral patterned jacket in shades of red, black, and white. She is seated at a white desk in a modern office environment, with a black office chair and shelves with decorative items in the background. She is smiling gently

Horizons Coaching

Helen Dos Santos

Working with employers to produce a tailor-made approach to your requirements. and needs by developing workshops, as well as offering 1-2-1 support where most required.

Trina Edwards - Business Support, Access to work - A black and white close-up portrait of a woman with light skin and straight, shoulder-length hair parted slightly to one side. She has a calm and neutral expression, with subtle makeup highlighting her eyes. She is wearing a lace-patterned top. The background is plain and softly blurred, keeping the focus on her face.

By Blue

Trina Edwards

Offering virtual assistance and business management services tailored for neurodivergent business owners, particularly those with ADHD and Autism.

David Hyner - Goals and Motivation in schools - A middle-aged man with light skin and short dark hair, wearing rectangular glasses. He is dressed in a blue checkered shirt and is smiling gently. The background is plain white, which keeps the focus entirely on his face and upper shoulders.

Stretch Development

David Hyner

Raising Attainment and Aspirations | Emotional Resilience and Confidence
Goal Setting Midlands | Smart Goals | High Impact Inspiring Speaker
Increased Effectiveness and Efficiency for Education, Business, CEO Groups

Sarina Mann - Presentation skills on video - A smiling middle-aged woman with light skin and short dark hair, wearing glasses. She is dressed in a black blazer over a bright pink top. She is seated at a wooden table in a room with exposed red brick walls, giving a warm and professional atmosphere. Her hands are clasped together on the table, and she looks directly at the camera with a friendly and confident expression.

Breakthrough Public Speaking

Sarina Mann

Lead. Inspire. Engage.
My unique breakthrough methodology and results-driven approach will teach you how to engage any audience, deliver your message with impact, and leave a lasting impression.

Lois Creamer - Book more speaker business - A smiling older woman with light skin and short, curly grey hair. She is wearing glasses with a tortoiseshell frame, small hoop earrings, a white blouse, and a dark navy blazer with a small pin on the lapel. The background is a soft, pale pink textured wall, softly blurred to keep the focus on her face. She looks directly at the camera with a warm and approachable expression.

Book more business

Lois Creamer

Working with speakers, consultants and experts who want to book more business, make more money and fully monetize their intellectual property.

Caroline Cavanagh - Anxiety - A smiling older woman with light skin and short, curly grey hair. She is wearing glasses with a tortoiseshell frame, small hoop earrings, a white blouse, and a dark navy blazer with a small pin on the lapel. The background is a soft, pale pink textured wall, softly blurred to keep the focus on her face. She looks directly at the camera with a warm and approachable expression.

Caroline Cavanagh

An award-winning anxiety specialist and clinical hypnotherapist whos mission is to help individuals transform their relationship with anxiety, turning it from a limiting force into a tool for personal growth and resilience.

Rob Senior - RobStar - videographer and editor - A young man with light skin and short blonde hair, smiling broadly. He is wearing a bright blue shirt and holding a camera mounted on a stabiliser in his right hand. The background is an outdoor urban scene with colourful umbrellas hanging overhead between buildings, under a bright blue sky with some clouds. The atmosphere is cheerful and lively.

RSRobStar Videography

Rob Senior

A freelance videographer and video editor based in Staffordshire, UK. Robert, who proudly identifies as neurodivergent, specialises in creating “fun, feel-good films” that aim to bring joy and positivity to both participants and viewers.

Kay Heald HR - Helping organisations grow and prosper - A black and white portrait of a middle-aged woman with light skin and straight, shoulder-length dark hair. She is wearing rectangular glasses and a black turtleneck sweater. The background is a solid deep burgundy colour. She has a gentle smile and looks directly at the camera, giving a calm and approachable impression.

Kay Heald HR

Kay Heald

Shropshire based, experienced and qualified HR Consultant specialising in helping micro and family businesses, as well as small UK subsidiaries, with all their personnel and employment needs.

Claire McKeown - True Potential - Hypnotherapy and Coaching for change - A smiling older woman with light skin and short, straight white hair. She is wearing glasses with dark frames, a white top, and a dark blue blazer. She has a silver cross necklace. The background shows a light-coloured room with wooden cabinets and a floral wall decoration, softly blurred to keep the focus on her. She looks directly at the camera with a warm and friendly expression

True Potential

Claire McKeown

With the help of hypnotherapy, Coaching and the very latest Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques you have the opportunity to take control of your life and be the best you can be.

Claire McKeown - True Potential - Hypnotherapy and Coaching for change - A smiling older woman with light skin and short, straight white hair. She is wearing glasses with dark frames, a white top, and a dark blue blazer. She has a silver cross necklace. The background shows a light-coloured room with wooden cabinets and a floral wall decoration, softly blurred to keep the focus on her. She looks directly at the camera with a warm and friendly expression

Grow and Achieve together

Holly Goodwin

A community interest organisation designed to provide expert support to young people and adults with a diverse range of disabilities and needs. Specifically for young interns whilst at college.

Recommended Reading list

Many people ask me to name books I have read that I can recommend. Well I read a lot, so you’ll find a mixture of personal development, self-awareness, practical skills, information, guidance and personal stories. Hopefully you’ll find something you need here. All books have both UK and USA Amazon or website links listed.
The charisma Myth – Olivia Fox cabane

The Charisma Myth

Olivia Fox cabane
UK Link | US Link

Atomic Habits – James Clear

Atomic Habits

James Clear
UK Link | US Link

Talk Like TED – Carmine Gallo

Talk Like TED

Carmine Gallo
UK Link | US Link

Aspergirls – Rudy Simone

Aspergirls

Rudy Simone
UK Link | US Link

TED Talks – Chris Anderson

TED Talks

Chris Anderson
UK Link | US Link

The Chimp Paradox – Prof Steve Peters

The Chimp Paradox

Prof Steve Peters
UK Link | US Link

The Storyteller’s secret – Carmine Gallo

The Storyteller’s Secret

Carmine Gallo
UK Link | US Link

The Wim Hof Method – Wim Hof

The Wim Hof Method

Wim Hof
UK Link | US Link

When the Body says no – Gabor Maté

When the Body says no

Gabor Maté
UK Link | US Link

The body keeps the score – Bessel van der Kolk

The body keeps the score

Bessel van der Kolk
UK Link | US Link

Ultra-processed people – Chris van Tulleken

Ultra-processed people

Chris van Tulleken
UK Link | US Link

Strong Female Character – Fern Brady

Strong Female Character

Fern Brady
UK Link | US Link

I know what to do so why don’t I do it – Nick Hall

I know what to do so why don’t I do it?

Nick Hall
UK Link | US Link

The ADHD Effect on marriage – Melissa Orlov

The ADHD Effect on marriage

Melissa Orlov
UK Link | US Link

ADHD 2.0 Effect on Marriage – Margaret Hampton

ADHD 2.0 Effect on Marriage

Margaret Hampton
UK Link | US Link

Asperger’s on the job – Rudy Simone

Asperger’s on the job

Rudy Simone
UK Link | US Link

Get Good at Presenting – Lee Jackson

Get Good at Presenting

Lee Jackson
UK Link | US Link

Avoiding anxiety in Autistic adults – Luke Beardon

Avoiding anxiety in Autistic adults

Luke Beardon
UK Link | US Link

The Myth of Normal - Gabor Maté

The Myth of Normal

Gabor Maté
UK Link | US Link

ADHD and A-Z – Leane Maskell

ADHD and A-Z

Leane Maskell
UK Link | US Link

Untypical – Pete Wharmby

Untypical

Pete Whjarmby
UK Link | US Link

The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle

The Power of Now

Eckhart Tolle
UK Link | US Link

Getting things done – David Allen

Getting things done

David Allen
UK Link | US Link

The 12 week Year – Brian P Moran

The 12 week Year

Brian P Moran
UK Link | US Link

Managing Up – Mary Abbajay

Managing Up

Mary Abbajay
UK Link | US Link

Sleep Smarter – Shawn Stevenson

Sleep Smarter

Shawn Stevenson
UK Link | US Link

Selling to win – Richard Denny

Selling to win

Richard Denny
UK Link | US Link

Start with Why – Simon Sinek

Start with Why

Simon Sinek
UK Link | US Link

Different not less – Temple Grandin

Different not less

Temple Grandin
UK Link | US Link

Our Autistic Lives – Alex Ratcliffe

Our Autistic Lives

Alex Ratcliffe
UK Link | US Link

My autistic fight song – by Rosie Weldon

My autistic fight song

Rosie Weldon
UK Link | US Link

Autism and Girls – Tony Attwood, Temple Grandin

Autism and Girls

Tony Attwood & Temple Grandin
UK Link | US Link

Words that change minds – Shelle Rose Charvet

Words that change minds

Shelle Rose Charvet
UK Link | US Link

Dirty Laundry – Roxanne Emery & Richard Pink

Dirty Laundry

Roxanne Emery & Richard Pink
UK Link | US Link

Neurodiversity at Work - Amanda Kirby

Neurodiversity at Work

Amanda Kirby
UK Link | US Link

How to win friends and influence people – Dale Carnegie

How to win friends and influence people

Dale Carnegie
UK Link | US Link

Resonate – Nancy Duarté

Resonate

Nancy Duarté
UK Link | US Link

Save the cat! – Blake Snyder

Save the cat!

Blake Snyder
UK Link | US Link

Neurotribes – Steve Silberman

Neurotribes

Steve Silberman
UK Link | US Link

Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert T Kiyosaki

Rich Dad Poor Dad

Robert T Kiyosaki
UK Link | US Link

Through Autistic Eyes - Nicky Collins

Through Autistic Eyes

Nicky Collins
UK Link | US Link

The Myth of Normal

Gabor Maté
UK Link | US Link

ADHD 2.0 Edward M. Hallowell & John J. Ratey

ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction - from Childhood through Adulthood

Edward M. Hallowell & John J. Ratey
UK Link | US Link

What Did I Do Wrong - Jamie A Heidel

“What Did I Do Wrong?”: An Accessible Guide to Preventing Traumatic Misunderstandings Between You and Your Autistic Loved One

Jamie A Heidel
UK Link | US Link

Unmasking Autism - Devon Price

Unmasking Autism: The Power of Embracing Our Hidden Neurodiversity

Devon Price
UK Link | US Link

Accessing the healing power of the vagus nerve – Stanley Rosenburg and Benjamin Shield c

Accessing the healing power of the vagus

Stanley Rosenburg & Benjamin Shield
UK Link | US Link

ADHD is Awesome A Guide To (Mostly) Thriving With ADHD - Penn Holderness & Kim Holdernessc

ADHD is Awesome: A Guide To (Mostly) Thriving With ADHD

Penn Holderness & Kim Holderness
UK Link | US Link

Unwritten Rules of Social relationships – Veronica Zysk, Sean Bartron and Temple Grandin c

Unwritten Rules of Social relationships

Veronica Zysk, Sean Bartron & Temple Grandin
UK Link | US Link

The courage to be disliked – Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi

The courage to be disliked

Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi
UK Link | US Link

Scattered Minds - The origins and healing of Attention Deficit Disorder - Gabor Maté

Scattered Minds - The origins and healing of Attention Deficit Disorder

Gabor Maté
UK Link | US Link

Learning from Neurodivergent Leaders - Dr Nancy Doyle

Learning from Neurodivergent Leaders

Nancy Doyle
UK Link

Altered Traits_Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind Brain and Body - Daniel Coleman and Richard Davidson

Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body

Daniel Coleman and Richard Davidson
UK Link | US Link

The ADHD Advantage – Dr Dale Archer

The ADHD Advantage: What You Thought Was a Diagnosis May Be Your Greatest Strength

Dr Dale Archer
UK Link | US Link

The Power of Neurodiversity Unleashing the Advantages of Your Differently Wired Brain - Thomas Armstrong

The Power of Neurodiversity Unleashing the Advantages of Your Differently Wired Brain

Thomas Armstrong
UK Link | US Link

How to change your mind - Michael Pollan

How to Change your mind

Michael Pollan
UK Link | US Link

The 7 habits of highly effective people – Stephen R Covey

The 7 habits of highly effective people

Stephen R Covey
UK Link | US Link

The complete guide to Asperger’s Syndrome – Dr Tony Attwood

The complete guide to Asperger’s Syndrome

Dr Tony Attwood
UK Link | US Link