Elaine Nicholson

MBE
Elaine Nicholson
MA PGC DMS MBACP FRSPH
OccupationCounsellor & Autism Specialist
Years active2008–Present
Known forAction For Asperger's
Websiteelainenicholsonmbe.co.uk

Elaine Nicholson MBE is an English Counsellor known for her work centered on people impacted by autism and Asperger syndrome.

Nicholson founded the autism-centred charity, Action For Asperger's was founded by Nicholson and provides help for those living with, and those living alongside, Asperger's syndrome or autism.[1] In 2016, she became the first person in the United Kingdom to be awarded an MBE for work in Asperger's and autism education.[2] In 2018, Nicholson was on the short list for The Guardian's public servant of the year award.[3] and was named alumni of the month by her alma mater, De Montfort University.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Inspirational people from across Northamptonshire celebrated at our Pride awards". ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  2. ^ Wallwork, Ellen (2017-09-25). "Could My Child Have Asperger's? Two Experts Share How They Missed The Signs In Their Children". HuffPost UK. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  3. ^ "Public Servant of the Year 2018 shortlist". the Guardian. 2018-09-27. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  4. ^ "MBE DMU alumna is honoured to receive 'Alumnus of the Month'". European Union News. December 22, 2018.


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