Wendy Lawson

Wendy Lawson's consultancy work with us

We're delighted that we have, in the past, worked in partnership with world-renowned Autism expert Wendy Lawson and may well do so in the future.

The philosophy of Homes Caring for Autismis to support every individual to live full, independent and rewarding lives. We believe in striving for excellence in all we do, so working with Wendy is very much in line with our core principles.

 

About Wendy Lawson

Authorised biography

Wendy Lawson (Bss. Bsw(Hons) GDip(PsychStud) GDip(Psych)) is an adult with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. In 2009 Wendy achieved her PhD in Psychology with Deakin University, Victoria, Australia. Wendy's work explores the influence of neurologically typical development with that of development in individuals with Autism, its impact upon learning styles and related parental distress.

As a writer, poet and adult educator, Wendy is well known both in the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Wendy has been married, separated and divorced. She brought up four children and has experienced the death of one of her teenage sons. Wendy's younger son also has Asperger's Syndrome. "I knew Tim was like me in so many ways. He has a big heart and a wide appealing grin. Seeing him experiencing similar difficulties to my own though is painful and I so wish I could make life easier for him."

Becoming a psychologist and sharing her knowledge, understanding and experience of Autistic Spectrum Disorders has been Wendy's occupation for many years.

For more about Wendy, her work, poetry and/or life, visit her website at www.mugsy.org/wendy.