The clinical team
Natalie and Ruth are specialist adult autism diagnostic clinicians. Natalie is an Advanced Practitioner, Speech and Language Therapist and Ruth, a Specialist Practitioner- Mental Health Nurse.
Together we have over 40 years experience working in the NHS.
In the last few years, we have worked in a specialist NHS autism diagnostic service.
Affirming autism clinicians are registered with the HCPC (Health Care and Professions Council and NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) and have undertaken specialist training in working with neurodivergent people and assessing Autism.
Training has included:
- ADOS-2
- ADI-R
- ACAI
- Royal College of Psychiatry Clinical Interview for able adults.
- Mental state examination & Communication observations
Natalie Hewitt
Advanced Practitioner (Speech and Language Therapist) & Lecturer in Neurodevelopmental Conditions.
As a Speech and Language Therapist I have advanced knowledge and skills that help you feel at ease and facilitate discussions about your experiences.
As a university lecturer, I share a combination of practice related insights and up to date research on neurodevelopmental conditions, improving practices in health and social care.
Ruth Guy
Autism Specialist Practitioner, Mental Health Nurse. Expert by experience.
As an Autism Specialist Practitioner and Mental Health Nurse, I bring both professional expertise and personal experience to provide compassionate care and understanding to practice.
In my professional practice I have specialised in working with women who have experienced trauma and who may have received diagnosis of EUPD and recognise how this can impact autistic individuals.
Our Commitment to Quality
Affirming Autism offers a comprehensive autism assessment for people from age 16 years, using a neuro-affirmative approach and language to match.
At Affirming Autism, we provide a recognised clinical diagnosis, not just an opinion.
Our comprehensive assessment reports include recommendations for accommodations/ adjustments in various settings such as your workplace, education, health, and social care. .
Affirming Autism Ltd is registered in the UK, Company number 15891161.
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