It is important to adopt a holistic approach to helping autistic people better their
lives. The following people play/have played an integral part in Josh's life:
Penny Sue Jacobsen - HANDLE Practitioner. HANDLE is an acronym for Holistic Approach
to Neuro Development and Learning Efficiency.
Cathy Stingley - HANDLE Practitioner.
Provides outreach workshops in the HANDLE approach.
Adam Barrett - Is a Facilitated Communication Trainer. In addition, as a qualified
teacher, he can advise on support packages and curriculum differentiation. For further
details click here
Phoebe Caldwell - Author of "Finding You, Finding Me" and "From Isolation To Phoebe
Caldwell has extensive experience in Intensive Interaction.
Michael Gilbourne - Is an accomplished musician with special expertise in music therapy
in all settings, and for all needs. He has a vast array of instruments both conventional
and surprising, ranging from simple to hi- tech. He uses his considerable experience
and great sensitivity to encourage, motivate and accomplish. Click here to view his
website.
Tina Woods - Occupational Therapist who specialises in sensory integration.
Jane Remmington Gurney - Is a Speech and Language Pathologist providing interaction
for people with complex communication needs. She employs a total communication strategy
which includes speech, gesture, body, language, pointing and social stories. Click
here to view her website.
Rosemary Crossley- Is the Director of DEAL, a communication centre which provides
services to people who are unable to talk, or to talk clearly. She pioneered Facilitated
Communication and has worked with Josh on several occasions. Please click here to
view website.
Marilyn Chadwick - from the Facilitated Communication Institute of Syracuse University
is committed to training, research and dissemination of information related to the
use of Facilitated Communication. She introduced Josh to FC and continues her involvement.
Please click here to access the website.
Alan Martin - Is very unique because he is the only dance workshop leader in the
UK (perhaps the world?) who uses an electric wheelchair and an electronic communication
aid. He also offers Disability Awareness Training. Click here to view his website.
Neil Redford - Person Centered Planning co-coordinator for Salford City Council.
Neil is a good friend who has known Josh for many years and champions his cause.
Sharon Marsden - Is an autism co-coordinator working for the Salford Support Services.
Linda Scotson - originator of The Scotson Technique. This method of gentle exercise
improves respiratory function with benefit to posture, cerebral function, speech
and many other modalities.
Helen Woodrow - BSc(hons) certMRCSLT MANLTIP HPC(reg)
Independent Speech and Language Therapist Consultant in the use of Talk Tools For
Ora-Motor issues.
Please visit her website here.
Joshua's PA's have all received training in the following: Person Centered Thinking,
Disability Rights, Facilitated Communication, Facilitated Speech, HANDLE, Reflexology,
Pilates, Advanced First Aid, Intensive Interaction and Emotional Freedom Technique.
Here is Reuven at a recent Emergency First Aid Course:
