Lorna worked as a fully qualified additional support needs teacher for 20 years, after teaching in mainstream education. She has worked in early years, primary secondary schools and co-located units. Lorna was responsible for developing both an early years and secondary autism provision from the outset, supporting curriculum development and teacher education.
Her field of expertise is autism but her work practice has included mainstream, additional and complex learning needs education. She has provided considerable in-service training for teachers, education and care staff.
Lorna aims to work in a person centred partnership with clients to support learning and achievement.
Lorna has developed her practice to include a multicultural popular education approach, Capacitar. She has used Capacitar activities with young people and staff to promote health, well-being and self care.
Lorna has an interest in the impact of High Sensory Sensitivities and their impact.
To get in touch, contact Lorna Wallace – austismedservscot@gmail.com, 0790 434 4435