Paul Ford Autism Support

Paul Ford Autism Support Expert guidance for families, autistic children, adults and education providers. He is a qualified teacher with the required enhanced DBS checks.

In person and online appointments to support autistic adults, young people, children and families. Paul is committed to identifying and celebrating the strengths of neurodivergent people everywhere. He always seeks to understand each child or adult's strengths, differences, and individual needs. Paul has worked as a teacher for 18 years and as a social worker for 7 years. He has worked alongside many hundreds of autistic children, young people, and adults. Paul has a wealth of skills and experience in working with individuals, schools, and local authorities. He has transitioned into the independent sector to ensure that the work he delivers is relevant, targeted, and bespoke to the needs of individuals, staff, and families. His previous experience includes working as an Autism Advisory Teacher for a Local Authority across Primary, Secondary, and Post-16 settings, both in Special and Mainstream schools, up to senior management levels. Paul offers in person and online appointments to support adults, young people and children living with autism. Support for families. One to one work with young people to help them to understand their unique autism profile with its strengths and challenges. Training for schools, colleges, churches and other organisations on working with autistic children, young people and adults. In person appointments within the Bristol, BANES and South Gloucestershire are available.

🎒 Starting a new school year can bring excitement, but also uncertainty, especially for autistic students. 💙At Paul Ford...
01/09/2026

🎒 Starting a new school year can bring excitement, but also uncertainty, especially for autistic students. 💙

At Paul Ford Autism Support, I provide practical, personalised support to help families, teachers and schools better understand and support autistic children.

💙 If you’re a parent, teacher or school looking for support, please get in touch — I’d be happy to help. [email protected] www.paulfordautism.com

If you would like to talk about anything related to managing anxiety or anything else linked to being autistic, please f...
09/03/2026

If you would like to talk about anything related to managing anxiety or anything else linked to being autistic, please feel free to contact me [email protected] I offer a free 30 minute video call or see www.paulfordautism.com

If you would like to talk about anything related to executive functioning or anything else linked to being autistic, ple...
02/03/2026

If you would like to talk about anything related to executive functioning or anything else linked to being autistic, please feel free to contact me [email protected] I offer a free 30 minute video call or see www.paulfordautism.com

These reforms are significant, and while the intention is greater inclusion and early support, it’s essential that famil...
24/02/2026

These reforms are significant, and while the intention is greater inclusion and early support, it’s essential that families stay informed and engaged as consultation and legislation progress.

If you’d like help understanding how these changes might affect your child or practice, I’m here to support. I offer a free 30 minute video call to any parent/carer or professional [email protected] or www.paulfordautism.com

I’m an autism specialist offering a free 30-minute online video consultation for any parent, carer, autistic person, or ...
10/02/2026

I’m an autism specialist offering a free 30-minute online video consultation for any parent, carer, autistic person, or anyone exploring whether they might be autistic.
We can talk about anything related to school, reasonable adjustments, mental health, anxiety, neurodiversity, or life as an autistic person.
If you’d like to arrange a session, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or visit [www.paulfordautism.com]

If you would like to talk about anything related to sensory regulation or anything else linked to being autistic, please...
04/02/2026

If you would like to talk about anything related to sensory regulation or anything else linked to being autistic, please feel free to contact me [email protected] I offer a free 30 minute video call

29/01/2026

Are you a teacher/TA struggling with a neurodiverse class? Or do you know someone who is? Here is my final key tip from my personal experience working with autistic young people to help them engage and flourish in class 😸

’m an autism specialist offering a free 30-minute online video consultation for any parent, carer, autistic person, or a...
22/01/2026

’m an autism specialist offering a free 30-minute online video consultation for any parent, carer, autistic person, or anyone exploring whether they might be autistic.
We can talk about anything related to mental health, anxiety, neurodiversity, or life as an autistic person.
If you’d like to arrange a session, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or visit [www.paulfordautism.com]

15/01/2026

Are you a teacher/TA struggling with a neurodiverse class? Or do you know someone who is? Here is the 4 of 5 key tips I’ll be sharing from my personal experience working with autistic young people to help them engage and flourish in class 😸

I’m an autism specialist offering a free 30-minute online video consultation for any parent, carer, autistic person, or ...
15/12/2025

I’m an autism specialist offering a free 30-minute online video consultation for any parent, carer, autistic person, or anyone exploring whether they might be autistic.
We can talk about anything related to Christmas, sensory overload, autism masking, mental health, anxiety, neurodiversity, or life as an autistic person.
If you’d like to arrange a session, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or visit [www.paulfordautism.com]

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