Empowering Neurodivergent Children

Jen Staunton

AuDHD Advocate | SEND Teacher | Former Early Years Ofsted Inspector| Author

Supporting autistic girls, neurodivergent children, families, nurseries and schools through SEND expertise, lived experience and neurodiversity-affirming guidance.

Professional Recognition

  • Featured as ‘Recommended Reading’ by Professor Tony Attwood during international autism training

  • ‘A fabulous book!’ -Professor Tony Attwood

  • ‘Utterly fabulous and gorgeous’ - Dr Luke Beardon

  • Featured in Families Magazine, Primary Times, and Autistic Girls Network

  • Forthcoming: NAS Professional Magazine, Early Years Alliance and Early Years Educator

BOOK

“A fabulous book!”

-Professor Tony Attwood

One of the world’s leading experts on autism

“Utterly fabulous and gorgeous...”

-Dr Luke Beardon

Senior Lecturer in Autism, The Autism Centre, Sheffield Hallam University

One of the UK’s most respected autism specialists and lecturers

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NEW

‘I Am Autistic and Fabulous!’ Workbook

I Am Autistic & Fabulous: Workbook

An affirming companion workbook to ‘I Am Autistic and Fabulous!’ designed to help young autistic girls to understand their feelings, sensory needs, friendships, overwhelm and emotional wellbeing.

Filled with practical tools including emotional regulation strategies, friendship support, sensory-friendly coping ideas and help around masking. It helps children explore what makes them feel safe, calm and understood and confident to be themselves.

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What Parents and Professionals Are Saying

  • ‘The book is such a hit. After reading it, two girls in different year groups began sharing their experiences’

    — Primary Senco

  • ‘This is a great book written for autistic girls-being truly seen and understood doesn’t just comfort a child, it shapes how they see themselves. In that space of recognition, children begin to feel safe, valued and whole, and that changes everything.’

    — Therapist

  • ‘This book is brilliant. So much information out there is about boys with autism and there is much less information about girls. This book fills that gap brilliantly, with practical advice and appealing illustrations. Absolutely indispensable!’

    — Dr Hainsworth, SEND Advisor

  • We absolutely love this book! It’s written in a clear and concise way that has allowed my daughter to access it independently. It covers all the important aspects of Autism and has helped my daughter to see her diagnosis as a positive thing.

    — Parent

  • ‘An empowering read for girls with autism. It captivates the real life essence of what it is like to live with a diagnosis of autism. A great resource to help navigate the challenges that may be experienced. It truly is ‘Affirming’.’

    -Talking Toolbox Speech and Language Therapy

  • Children love the beautiful drawings and clear explanations of overwhelm. The toolkit is such an excellent resource that helps children understand and respond to their needs.

    Primary SENDCO

Support for Schools and Parents

Workshops, Training and 1:1 Support for Parents, Schools and Professionals

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About Jen

A smiling woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a blue top, looking directly at the camera against a plain background.

Jen is a highly experienced SEND teacher with over 20 years of working across schools, Alternative Provision, and in 1:1 specialist roles. She is also a former Early Years Ofsted Inspector, which has given her a deep understanding of child development and what truly supports children to thrive.

Publications

Jen has been feutued in‘Families Magazine’and ‘Primary Times’ to help parents and professionals better understand how autism can present differently in girls.