Elaine_Nicholson

Elaine Nicholson

Elaine Nicholson

Autism advocate

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

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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]

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    "Inspirational people from across Northamptonshire celebrated at our Pride awards". ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
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    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.
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    "Public Servant of the Year 2018 shortlist". the Guardian. 2018-09-27. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
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    "MBE DMU alumna is honoured to receive 'Alumnus of the Month'". European Union News. December 22, 2018.


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