Jennifer Mason-Nash

Freelance MakatonTutor

Biography

About me:

Within my role for Resources for Autism I support parents and children by providing advice, training and advocacy. Prior to this role I worked as an Inclusion Officer across three inner city London schools. Working with children and young people with special needs and disabilities is a passion of mine not just a career. Four years ago I started my own adventure when my son was born with Cerebral Palsy. His CP has mainly affected his verbal motor function. Thanks to Makaton he is able to express his extensive vocabulary and understanding wonderfully. He is reason I am a Makaton tutor today. I want to ensure everyone has access to this incredible language programme that empowers those with special needs and disabilities to achieve their potential.

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Past experience:

I currently work for Resources for Autism supporting parents of children with Autism. I provide training, advice, signposting and advocacy. Prior to this role I worked as an Inclusion Officer. I worked extensively with children who had a variety of needs such as Autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Chromosomal imbalances and medical needs. I was responsible for implementing EHCPs, instilling inclusive teaching practices and training staff and parents. Within my work I am able to utilise my psychology background to inform my practise and recommend research based strategies. I am trained in the following programmes of support PECS, TEACCH, Cued Articulation, Colourful Semantics, Attention Autism, Drawing and Talking, Team Teach, Communicate in Print, Circle of Friends, Five Minute Box, Precision Teaching and Reading, Comic Strip Conversations, Social stories and levels of questioning.

Interested in:

Learning as much Makaton as possible!

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