With over eighteen years of experience in special educational needs, Cara has worked extensively with autistic and ADHD children and young people across both school and home settings. Her background includes more than eight years teaching in a specialist school, over a decade as an Autism Advisory Teacher for BELS, and ongoing work as a neurodiversity consultant supporting parents, carers, and neurodivergent children and young people. Her perspective on autism and ADHD is shaped by her long-standing professional practice alongside her own lived experience as a neurodivergent individual.

During her time as an autism advisory teacher, Cara supported more than twenty mainstream primary schools, working with SENCOs, teachers, and support staff to create inclusive and supportive learning environments. She carried out individual pupil observations, offered tailored recommendations, contributed to SEN plans, and delivered a wide range of autism-specific training and workshops to whole-school teams. She also played a key role in supporting autistic children and families during major transitions—including starting Reception and moving to secondary school.

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