Wendy's next UK tour dates:  
15th March -  1st June 2012
September - mid October 2012
2013 - dates to be confirmed

 

 

 

An Introduction to Dr. Wendy Lawson
Dr. Wendy Lawson MAPS Bss, Bsw(Hons), GDip(Psychstud), GDip(Psychology) PhD (psych) is an adult on the autism spectrum. Being a Mum to four children, 2 of her sons are on the autism spectrum. Wendy is also a Nanna to 2 beautiful granddaughters & a current Mum to 2 weird and wonderful autie, tautie cats! Wendy prefers the word ‘diffability’ to disorder and her research seeks to explore what being differently abled means in the world of neuro-diversity. Wendy’s work explores the influence of neurological development in individuals with autism with reference to impact upon learning styles.

As a psychologist, social worker, writer, poet and adult educator, Wendy is well known both in the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Sharing her knowledge, understanding and experience of the autistic spectrum has been Wendy's occupation over the past 15 years. Currently, as well as touring extensively to facilitate seminars on AS, Wendy is a tutor for the University of Birmingham’s Masters Autism course.

To date Wendy has written many journal articles and 9 books, varying from her autobiography to an everyday text on Autism and books about friendships & sexuality. Her latest book is: The passionate mind: How people with autism learn.

What other's say about Wendy:

"Wendy's ability to convey the essence of her autistic world to others is remarkable. As an adult educator, with training in psychology and family issues, Wendy offers a valuable contribution to understanding and working with individuals with Autism Spectrum disorder. Having known, listened to and worked with Wendy, I highly recommend her as an intriguing and interesting speaker who has much to offer professionals and families, to enhance their insights into autism in a humorous and vivid way".
Professor Margot Prior. Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne.

"When Wendy spoke to us at the parent's night, for the first time I understood my little boy. I wish I had heard Wendy's words two years ago when Michael was first diagnosed with Autism ….it would have saved me so much stress and confusion."    Jane, Sydney.

"A wonderful sense of humour portrayed while increasing awareness by using personal experiences."
Parent, High Wycombe Support Group.

" Hearing Wendy changed my life….." Sarah, Bradford Support Group.

"Fascinating! As a reacher I have found the talk very inspiring and will certainly be more aware of the pupils I teach and what they may be thinking and feeling. I will be much more conscious of the language I use when speaking to them. Thank you." Teacher, Bucks UK.

"Now I have some hope for the future…" John, Dagenham Support Group.

"If you have not heard Wendy speak then do not miss any opportunity to hear her. Our members in Gloucestershire cannot get enough of her and we just keep inviting her back!" Sarah, Stroud Autistic Support Group UK.

Maria from Notts in the UK says: "people are still talking about your training event..... weeks after .."

Wendy is available to talk to support groups, facilitate training and workshops, as well as professional development for teachers, carers and other professionals. She is a member of the Australian Association of Pastoral Counsellors (AAPC) and a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). She also has 5 university degrees including a Graduate Diploma in Psychology.

You can download a leaflet giving more information about the services I can provide. The leaflets are in Microsoft Word format.

Please note that I have Coeliac's disease. I therefore need special dietary requirements and these are listed in this Ms Word document.

Relationships and Autism/Asperger's Syndrome. Courses and Seminars now available, facilitated by Wendy Lawson. Wendy just needs the people to attend, the date, time and place to be organised, and she will do the rest! If you or your agency would like to book one of these courses, then please contact me. My new book (Autism, sex and sexuality) will also explore some of the issues faced by those of us with ASD partners.

Please contact me for information about services I can offer in other countries. Use either of these two email addresses: lawson_wendy@hotmail.com or wautie@bigpond.net.au.

Oz, Borneo, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore dates 2012 

In UK, France USA from 15th March until 1st June 2012
In UK September - mid October 2012
In UK in 2013 (exact dates to be confirmed)

Please watch this page for further bookings and tour dates. Wendy may be available for personal consultation on some of the days not yet booked. For further information or to contact Wendy to engage her services, please use either of these two email addresses: lawson_wendy@hotmail.com or wautie@bigpond.net.au. Please note that some of these events may not be open to the public, but are listed to help Wendy organise her schedule.

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