Tini Riese-Stott was born in Vienna, Austria, and grew up 3 miles up the hill from where Hans Asperger worked. She is known to joke about her water-bombing, feral childhood and Mr Asperger quite possibly having been one of her many, innocent victims. She has been working with adults on the autism spectrum for over 14 years.
Tini first entered the world of autism spectrum conditions via The National Autistic Society in the guise of Assistant Psychologist and later manager of Day Services. After a period of creating services for those ineligible for funding, she now works for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's Autism Spectrum Conditions Service, which is an assessment services for adults.
Tini holds postgraduate qualifications in Autism Spectrum Conditions and is co-author of the successful "Exploring Bullying with Adults with Asperger's and Autism" book. Her particular areas of interest are ASC and (gender) identity, sexuality and post-diagnostic psycho-educational support.
In her spare-time she likes to ride her motorbike and spoil her cat and dog rotten.
Contact Tini on t.riese-stott@alongsideautism.co.uk
Tini first entered the world of autism spectrum conditions via The National Autistic Society in the guise of Assistant Psychologist and later manager of Day Services. After a period of creating services for those ineligible for funding, she now works for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's Autism Spectrum Conditions Service, which is an assessment services for adults.
Tini holds postgraduate qualifications in Autism Spectrum Conditions and is co-author of the successful "Exploring Bullying with Adults with Asperger's and Autism" book. Her particular areas of interest are ASC and (gender) identity, sexuality and post-diagnostic psycho-educational support.
In her spare-time she likes to ride her motorbike and spoil her cat and dog rotten.
Contact Tini on t.riese-stott@alongsideautism.co.uk
Lisa has been supporting people on the Autism spectrum for 13 years. She currently works for a leading Autism charity as part of the transition team, supporting young people in to adult services.
Lisa has had a range of positions working with individuals on the autistic spectrum including residential, employment, day services, advice and support and outreach and supported living.
Lisa is worked in partnership with a local authority to develop and create a pre employment program for people to learn key core skills to help them gain and maintain employment. Through the program Lisa worked with employers to train for the needs of the people.
Within her role Lisa became a autism mentor for the local authority training other services to help them gain knowledge and confidence with working with people on the Autism Spectrum.
Lisa is a current trainer for managing challenging behaviour and also develops bespoke supported living and trains staff to meet the needs of the person. She is currently undertaking a degree in criminology and psychology through the open university.
Lisa's experiences have developed out of her passions for helping people with Autism through transitions in their lives and using their attributes to develop employment.
Contact Lisa on l.dcosta@alongsideautism.co.uk
Lisa has had a range of positions working with individuals on the autistic spectrum including residential, employment, day services, advice and support and outreach and supported living.
Lisa is worked in partnership with a local authority to develop and create a pre employment program for people to learn key core skills to help them gain and maintain employment. Through the program Lisa worked with employers to train for the needs of the people.
Within her role Lisa became a autism mentor for the local authority training other services to help them gain knowledge and confidence with working with people on the Autism Spectrum.
Lisa is a current trainer for managing challenging behaviour and also develops bespoke supported living and trains staff to meet the needs of the person. She is currently undertaking a degree in criminology and psychology through the open university.
Lisa's experiences have developed out of her passions for helping people with Autism through transitions in their lives and using their attributes to develop employment.
Contact Lisa on l.dcosta@alongsideautism.co.uk
Ruth Millman has been supporting individuals with autism for over 11 years. She previously set up and managed day and outreach services for adults with autism as part of the National Autistic Society.
Ruth has post graduate qualifications in Asperger’s Syndrome and Low Intensity Psychological Interventions. She is a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and has worked as a senior practitioner in NHS primarily mental health care services for over 4 years, where her focus was supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities access mainstream care.
Ruth’s particular area of interest is supporting individuals with autism and mental health difficulties. She recently worked as a teaching fellow at the University of Surrey, lecturing in low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy approaches as part of the national Improving Access to Psychological Therapies initiative. She is back studying again, further her training and qualifications in psychotherapy.
Ruth often can be found with her head in a book, but also has an significant addict to shoes! She loves art and movies, she may well get you talking about your top favourite movies!
Contact Ruth on r.millman@alongsideautism.co.uk
Ruth has post graduate qualifications in Asperger’s Syndrome and Low Intensity Psychological Interventions. She is a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and has worked as a senior practitioner in NHS primarily mental health care services for over 4 years, where her focus was supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities access mainstream care.
Ruth’s particular area of interest is supporting individuals with autism and mental health difficulties. She recently worked as a teaching fellow at the University of Surrey, lecturing in low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy approaches as part of the national Improving Access to Psychological Therapies initiative. She is back studying again, further her training and qualifications in psychotherapy.
Ruth often can be found with her head in a book, but also has an significant addict to shoes! She loves art and movies, she may well get you talking about your top favourite movies!
Contact Ruth on r.millman@alongsideautism.co.uk
Howard Childs first met someone with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in 1990 whilst doing his degree and doing holiday work at a Respite Centre for children with disabilities.
Since then he has been continually employed working with people with Autism in the NHS and charitable sector in roles including residential support worker, Asperger's syndrome consultant, Behavioural Specialist for a learning disabilities team and Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist in a Neurodevelopmental Disorders Service. He holds a Post graduate Diploma in (Autism Adults).
Howard's particular passion is psycho-educational support. This includes working with people to understand their condition and from that the strengths and difficulties unique to them. His work has been used in the latest edition of the international "I am Special workbook" for helping individuals on the spectrum learn about their condition and thrive.
In his spare time Howard "bombs it" round the golf courses and enjoys a beer.
Contact Howard on h.childs@alongsideautism.co.uk
Since then he has been continually employed working with people with Autism in the NHS and charitable sector in roles including residential support worker, Asperger's syndrome consultant, Behavioural Specialist for a learning disabilities team and Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist in a Neurodevelopmental Disorders Service. He holds a Post graduate Diploma in (Autism Adults).
Howard's particular passion is psycho-educational support. This includes working with people to understand their condition and from that the strengths and difficulties unique to them. His work has been used in the latest edition of the international "I am Special workbook" for helping individuals on the spectrum learn about their condition and thrive.
In his spare time Howard "bombs it" round the golf courses and enjoys a beer.
Contact Howard on h.childs@alongsideautism.co.uk