Helen Fleetwood
Adult Services Manager at Centre for ADHD & Autism Support- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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IAFPD Certificate in Coaching - Cognitive Behaviour Approach
Centre for Coaching, UKJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aider - Youth & Adults
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) EnglandFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
WhyTry Practitioner
WhyTry LLC.Aug, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
PEAT Anger Management Trained Practitioner
Harrow CouncilMay, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate in Counselling concepts Lvl 2
Harrow CollegeNov, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Centre for ADHD & Autism Support
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United Kingdom
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adult Services Manager
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Apr 2021 - Present
Develop and deliver a suite of support for the autistic & ADHD adult community throughout NW London. We pride ourselves on collaboration with the neurodivergent community and subscribe passionately to 'nothing about us without us', the NWL project will be a series of collaborations and co-production with the autistic community to ensure the new services meet the local communities needs.Train and manage a dedicated team to deliver a suite of individually tailored packages of support, monthly support groups, workshops, and training for autistic adults without Intellectual Disability, parents, carers and supporters, and professionals in NW London.Some of the areas of work within my role are:• Oversee and manage the projects, groups, training, and staff within the adult autism team • Collaborate with the Neurodiverse community to provide services they require• Deliver training to organisations, education facilities, NHS, Local Government, families, and the Neurodiverse community• ASC screening• Liaise with Social Care and Mental Health Teams, and feed into the staff meetings• Participate in and support Neurodiverse Adults to attend, engage and feed into local government autism boardsThe NWL services will encompass:• Individual assistance for autistic adults to support with executive function challenges, • Transition to Adulthood workshop.• Groups for Parents, Partners, and Supporters of Autistic Adults to develop their skills and knowledge.• Forum for professionals working with the autistic community to network, share information and develop their autism skills and knowledge.• Provide training through our 'Empowering Project' delivered by experienced professionals, autistic adults, and parents and carers of autistic adults where appropriate.I deliver support through specialised coaching, using compassion focussed and trauma-informed approaches whilst specialising in Executive Function support.Working with LA’s to implement the 2021 Autism Strategy. Show less
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Autistic Adult Services Lead
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Nov 2018 - Apr 2021
My role is flexible and incredibly variable to meet the real-life variety of the needs of the autistic community. My clients direct the pace and type of assistance they require from me as an individual and in groups. Some of the areas of work within my role are:• Collaborate with the Neurodiverse community to provide services they require• Deliver training to organisations, education facilities, NHS, Local Government, families and the Neurodiverse community• Facilitate group & forum sessions • One to One sessions with autistic adults• Participate in and support Neurodiverse Adults to attend, engage and feed into local government autism boards • Collaborate with statutory services to adapt and modify NT programs of support • Deliver workshops• Attend appointments with clients• Provide Executive Function assistance• ASC screening• Employer support and training• Liaise with Social Care and Mental Health Teams, and feed into the staff meetings• Oversee and manage the projects, groups, training and staff within the adult autism team Show less
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Trustee and Workshop/Training Speaker
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2011 - Nov 2018
I'm a trustee of Centre for ADHD & Autism Support (CAAS) and support workshops and training events as a speaker, delivering training to professionals, such as Teachers, Councils, NHS, Social Services and Police and to parents and carers whose young person has recently received a diagnosis of autism.My work with autistic adults has afforded me the opportunities to, with their knowledge and expertise, develop and plan future avenues of support that are meaningful to enhance their life experiences. Show less
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The National Autistic Society
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Branch Officer - Harrow
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Mar 2004 - 2011
Branch Officer for the National Autistic Society Harrow Branch. Managing the running of the branch, volunteers, projects and funding agreements. An immensely wide variety of roles, experience and learning in this position of championing the needs of the autistic community in Harrow and surrounding boroughs. Branch Officer for the National Autistic Society Harrow Branch. Managing the running of the branch, volunteers, projects and funding agreements. An immensely wide variety of roles, experience and learning in this position of championing the needs of the autistic community in Harrow and surrounding boroughs.
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