Jenny Ronayne
Jenny Ronayne is a member of the National Specialist Team on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at the Maudsley Hospital and has more than 20 years’ experience of working with children and adults with ASD. Jenny is passionate about spreading understanding and awareness of autism to all those working with or caring for those with autism/Asperger syndrome (AS)
Jenny’s research for her Masters degree was a study in using Mindfulness to reduce anxiety in youths with autism and she also takes part in research projects in her work at the Maudsley Hospital.
Jenny founded SIGNAL, a thriving support group for autism in Lewisham over 20 years ago and is Director of ASPECT (Autism Spectrum Counselling and Training) which offers diagnostic assessment for children and adults, autism-appropriate counselling for couples, young people and adults and training for professionals working with individuals with autism. The brains of people with autism are structured very differently from the neurotypical person and it is this which makes it essential that those working with this population have an understanding of these profound differences if they are to provide accessible, relevant and beneficial services for those with autism.
What previous participants have said about Jenny Ronayne
‘Jenny was well-informed, presented the information clearly and answered questions as they arose. I am glad I attended. Excellent.”
Understanding and Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 28 April 2018
‘Jenny, I thoroughly enjoyed your course. It has given me many ideas to help my future and current autistic clients. I feel I have a good understanding of how they perceive the world. Thank you.”
Understanding and Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 02 June 2107
‘Very informative, lots of examples. Very engaging and experienced speaker. More training like this in Scotland, please!’
Understanding and Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 19 May 2107
‘The first workshop for a while at which I haven’t felt a huge need to escape by 2.00 pm! All praise to Jenny Ronayne for a lively, very informative, useful and enjoyable day. I feel far more in a position to recognise and consider ASD in my clients.’
Understanding and Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 18 November 2106
‘Jenny’s approach and delivery style was excellent – the combination of theory, clinical work and personal experiences was fantastic.’
Understanding and Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 20 May 2106
‘Jenny is one of the best trainers I’ve experienced in a long time. She presents in a clear, open manner and delivers an enormous amount of information in a way that is not at all overwhelming.’
Understanding and Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 04 March 2106
‘Jenny was extremely knowledgable and able to translate the information in an easy to understand manner. This course has helped me feel more confident in trying to help and work with Autism.’
Understanding and Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 23 April 2105
‘Jenny really knows her subject and her empathy for those on the spectrum is infectious. This was a very helpful and useful day. I enjoyed the day.’
Understanding and Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 15 May 2105
‘This trainer has given me so much: clarity, hope, understanding, compassion, patience… Very, very moving. Excellent value for money. Wish I’d known this years ago. I feel as though you’ve opened a darkened window and light has flooded in! Thank you.’
Understanding and Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 20 October 2014
‘This course gave an amazing insight into the autistic mind. Very helpful and practical. Extremely rich and fascinating. Thank you!’
Understanding and Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 28 April 2014
‘A fantastic course! I learn from examples so I found all the stories about clients really helpful. I feel many courses have far too much theory and not enough practical guidance but this course was really helpful and useful.’
Understanding and Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 20 April 2012
‘Speaker was excellent. Really fascinating. It was extremely useful and interesting.’
Understanding and Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 13 March 2010
‘Excellent. Very practical and information-packed. Lots that I can go away and use. Thank you.’
Understanding and Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 17 July 2009
‘I would like to say that this course was one of the best I’ve attended for a long time. Fluent, articulate and informative. Packed with information and lots of time allowed for questions.’
Understanding and Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 18 October 2008
