Tanya Tenant

Tanya Tennant Autism Training and Consultancy was founded in April 2016. They are specialists in the Autistic Spectrum Disorders and associated conditions. They provide training and consultancy for individuals living with and supporting people with Autism and ADHD. Tanya has over 26 years of experience working in the field of Autism in both residential and educational settings and more recently specialising in supporting parents, carers and professionals working in the field of autism. Tanya also brings her personal experience of the last 26 years of living with and supporting autistic people through supporting her 28yr old son who was diagnosed at age two and her 25yr old daughter, diagnosed as an adult. Tanya also has a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder which she received in December 2013.

“I attended a course by Tanya and thought it was fantastic. She is so knowledgeable, understanding and helpful. Highly recommend”

“Fantastic! Tanya is amazing. As soon I see Tanya is running a course i know i am going to get so much from it. Learned so much from Tanya, her help and advice has been invaluable”

“She is amazing. Done a course with her and she helped me manage my family so much better”

We are really looking forward to Tanya delivering sessions for DIFFERabled, if you would like to attend please click on the links below:

Thursday 27th August , 10am - 12pm OR 7pm - 9pm

AND

Thursday 4th September , 10am - 12pm OR 7pm - 9pm

Zoom Online

THIS SESSION IS COMPLETED IN TWO PARTS

This seminar will support families to;

  • Develop an understanding of autism and other associated difficulties

  • Discuss experiences of getting a diagnosis

  • Identify how autism can affect families

  • Explore practical ideas for developing communication strategies

  • Clarify support that families may be entitled to and ways to access this

(We kindly request that professionals check our website for available workplace training, this session is a safe space for families and carers only).

Thursday 18th September, 10am - 12pm OR 7pm - 9pm

AND

Thursday 2nd October, 10am - 12pm OR 7pm - 9pm

Zoom Online

THIS SESSION IS COMPLETED IN TWO PARTS

This seminar will support families to;

  • Develop a wider understanding of different types of ADHD

  • Identify how ADHD can affect children and adults

  • Explore practical ideas for supporting people with an ADHD diagnosis

(We kindly request that professionals check our website for available workplace training, this session is a safe space for families and carers only).

Thursday 6th November, 10am - 12pm OR 7pm - 9pm

AND

Thursday 20th November, 10am - 12pm OR 7pm - 9pm

Zoom Online

THIS SESSION IS COMPLETED IN TWO PARTS

This seminar will support families to;

  • Consider sensory systems and how effective these may be

  • Examine how sensory information may be processed differently

  • Discuss how people with Autism may experience different senses

  • Suggest practical support strategies

(We kindly request that professionals check our website for available workplace training, this session is a safe space for families and carers only).