Links to videos and articles showcasing my work with Assistive Technology
2019 – The Extraordinary Lives of Stephanie and Joe – this film was created when I was Assistive Technology Specialist for Communication and Environmental Control at Norwood. This film led to me securing funding for my Master’s by Research. The film is still shared today to show the transformation Stephanie has made through the work I did at Norwood and now at Power2AssistiveTech.
2023 – Development of an online training course for communication partners supporting adults with complex communication needs who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication in a residential care setting – this is a link to my Masters by Research Thesis
2024 – Assistive Technology at Ambitious College – This film was created when I was the first Assistive Technologist at Ambitious about Autism. The film was used at Night of Ambition in March 2024 to raise money for Assistive Technology Project at Ambitious College.
Qualifications
- Masters by Research – Coventry University – March 2023
- Level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Assistive Technology – Manchester Metropolitan University – July 2019
- BA (Hons) Early Childhood and Special Education-First – University of East London May 2018
- Foundation degree in Early Years – July 2016
- CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education – July 2012
- GCSE’s – 1A, 5B’s including Mathematics, 2C’s including English Language and 1D – July 2009
Continuing Professional Development
- National Autistic Society elearning and workshop – April – August 2026 – (Autism and Sensory Experiences, Women and girls on the autism spectrum, Autism and Communication, Understanding Autism, Autism, stress and anxiety, Supporting families and Autism and SPELL in Higher Education)
- Introduction to Genio notes – May 2026
- Dolphin Supernova for trainers – March 2026
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism – January 2016
- Eklan – AptEd Level 3 Award in Communication Support for 0-25s with Severe and Complex Needs – October 2015