Anna Burke Autism Support
Anna Burke Autism Support
As the mother of an autistic son, I understand that waiting for a potential autism diagnosis can potentially be a worrying and isolating time. Gina Davies worked with my son and myself using both The Curiosity Programme and Attention Autism™ and I experienced first-hand how these two inspiring programmes helped my son to develop his early communication, attention and social interaction skills, bringing a much needed sense of fun and enjoyment to our family life at this time.
Since then, I have undertaken a Postgraduate Certificate in Autism in Children and trained to become an Attention Autism™ Advanced Practitioner. I now deliver Attention Autism™ and The Curiosity Programme training to schools and Local Authorities as well as working with families in their homes to support them to confidently use both programmes.
I offer in person support for families in the Berkshire area in their homes, as well as online support across the UK. Take a look at the programme details below to see which approach might best suit your child and please get in touch to discuss how I can support you and your family.
Services
The Curiosity Programme
This programme is designed for very young children who are not ready to work in a group and who may be showing some early difficulties with communication and social interaction. Using playful and engaging activities with your child, the programme aims to nurture shared attention, interaction and early communication skills whilst encouraging their curiosity for the world! I can deliver the programme with children at home and support parents to confidently use the programme themselves.
Attention Autism™
Creating an Irresistible Invitation to learn, the Attention Autism™ Programme is designed to help your child develop their spontaneous communication, attention and social interaction skills using visually appealing and highly engaging activities. I can deliver the programme with children at home and support parents to confidently deliver the programme themselves.
"Seeing Anna was the highlight of mine and my son's week and it was always a source of joy to both of us when Anna arrived with her enormous bag of exciting things. She took such care over each session, bringing new and interesting items each week and it was magical seeing the joy and engagement on my son’s face. At a high anxiety provoking time for me, it was really important for me to work with someone who understood my son’s issues and also the personal journey of a mother with concerns about her child’s development".
Parent, Bracknell Forest
“Anna has worked with our family for the past couple of years. She has been so helpful and supportive. She is always willing to share her personal experience which really helps for anyone who is at the start of their journey. She is very approachable and is a wealth of knowledge and ideas. I would have no reservation in recommending Anna to any family who is looking for help and advice”.
Parent, Wokingham
Contact
I am based in Wokingham and mainly cover areas within and around Berkshire (Wokingham, Woodley, Twyford, Caversham, Reading, Bracknell, Ascot, Maidenhead, Windsor) but please do not hesitate to contact me if you are outside of this area to see if I may be able to support you.
