About Us

Why was Autability created?

Autability exists to educate, train and support people who parent or work with neurodivergent individuals. So much of the advice and training available today comes from neurotypical sources. We believe that the best qualification a person can have in order to advise and train others is lived experience. Of course there are other professional qualifications that are helpful, so here is a little bit about us.

Meet the team!

Autability has two directors, Charlotte and Danielle.

Charlotte is diagnosed autistic, ADHD, dyspraxic and dyslexic. As well as her diagnoses she has the following qualifications and experience:

Post graduate certificate in autism
Working towards a masters in autism
Mum to a complex son diagnosed with autism, ADHD and epilepsy
Author of Parenting Rewired: How to raise a happy autistic child in a very neurotypical world
Author of Autism & Anxiety: Learn how to support autistic children and young people overcome anxiety
Degree in music
Degree in history and religion
Qualified teacher
Director of Supporting Paws CIC
Fellowship of the royal school of music in piano, singing and flute

Danielle is diagnosed with ADHD and Generalised Anxiety Disorder. She has the following qualifications and experience:

Psychology degree
Mum to a complex son diagnosed with Autism, ADHD & Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Creator of The Autism & ADHD Diaries blog
Experienced trainer in the corporate and not-for-profit sectors
Author of Parenting Rewired: How to raise a happy autistic child in a very neurotypical world
Author of Autism & Anxiety: Learn how to support autistic children and young people overcome anxiety

Our medical advisors

We want to make sure that all our work is medically accurate. Not being qualified medical professionals ourselves, we have a team of advisors who proofread and check all our work to make sure it is in line with current medical research. Our team is made up fo 2 psychiatrists and a neurodivergent surgeon with a keen interest in autism and ADHD.

Clara : MBBS DipPsych, Imperial College London

Karyn: Bsc (Hons) Psychology, Reading University

Elspeth: Diagnosed ADHD, Medical degree from Heidelburg University in Germany, Masters in Surgery

What do we do?

Autability offers a range of books and services, including training packages, help and ideas for around the home and also for school.

Our free resources page includes downloadable files for personal use as well as videos, articles and tips from us.