Meet Alison Wombwell - Neurodiversity Coach 
 

About Alison

My name is Alison, I am a dual diagnosed Autistic and Combined ADHD Coach, Trainer, Support Practitioner and Published Author. 

 I was diagnosed in my thirties, after both my daughters were diagnosed with Autism. Since their Autism diagnosis, other co-occurring conditions followed including ADHD, Learning Disability, Tic Disorder and Dyspraxia. 

I have firsthand experience of both being a parent/carer and as a female adult diagnosed. 

My mission is inspired by both my own and my children’s neurodiversity journey. I have worked in mental health for over fifteen years, starting out in adult social care working with adults with mental health needs and neurodivergent presentations. I have worked in both private and third sector respectively in both Neurodiversity Lead Roles, Emotional Regulation Practitioner and Training lead. I am extremely passionate about inclusion and diversity in the workplace and I am dedicated in ensuring all employees receive the correct reasonable adjustments to ensure they can reach their full potential. I work closely with HR departments in the corporate sector as both a workplace consultant and trainer. As a Mum of two daughters who have their own neurodivergent presentations, I am passionate about ensuring the workplace and such like can be as inclusive for them as possible. 

Professionally, I have worked in the mental health/care sector for over sixteen years. I have experience of working with Adults with complex mental health conditions including Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorder and Autism. 

 Academically I have obtained qualifications BA (Hons) in Childhood and Youth, Certification in Best Practice for Autism, ICF Certified ADHD Coaching Qualification, Confident Hearts Wellbeing and Care Coaching Qualifications. 

Qualifications

• ICF ADHD Practitioner
• Level 5 Autism Best Practice in the Workplace
• ACE Trained
• Trauma Informed Practitioner
• Sensory Profile Practitioner
• Level Four SEND Practitioner
• ICF/CPD Accredited Trainer
• Recognised Access to work Coach and Trainer