The Autism Toolkit — June 2026
The Autism Toolkit: for families and the professionals who support them
Strategies to Build Connection, Regulation and Communication
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Welcome - I’m Vicky,
I support autistic children, families, schools, and early years settings with practical, compassionate guidance rooted in over 25 years of experience.
I am a London-based autism education specialist with experience in teaching, SEND coordination, autism consultancy, parent training, and SEND law. My work is shaped by a simple aim: to make autism and SEND support clearer, kinder, and more usable for the people around children.
Alongside my school-based work, I create low-cost books and free practical resources for parents, carers, and professionals. These are designed to share helpful tools more widely, reduce pressure on families and schools, and support inclusive practice.
My approach is collaborative, evidence-informed, and grounded in everyday realities. I believe small, clear changes can make a meaningful difference when children, families, and schools feel understood and supported.
Practical support for children, families, schools, and communities
Early support that empowers children and strengthens communities
Many resources are free to access. Books are kept low-cost to support wider availability.
Vicky Carpenter
Autism Advisory Specialist
PGCE | SENCO | PGDip SEND and Inclusion - Autism | IPSEA Level 3
PGCE | SENCO | PGDip SEND and Inclusion - Autism | IPSEA Level 3
Testimonials - Schools
Testimonials - Schools
'Vicky is highly intuitive and builds strong relationships with both colleagues and families, enabling true partnership working. She has a sharp focus on the individual needs of each learner, providing clear assessment information to evidence progress and constantly challenging us to embed high-quality provision into every child’s daily experience.'
'Vicky is highly intuitive and builds strong relationships with both colleagues and families, enabling true partnership working. She has a sharp focus on the individual needs of each learner, providing clear assessment information to evidence progress and constantly challenging us to embed high-quality provision into every child’s daily experience.'
— Emily K., SENDCO
— Emily K., SENDCO
'Vicky’s input has been instrumental in enabling inclusive, effective provision across our school. Her work has shaped teaching strategies, staff training, resource development, and home-school support. She has also empowered parents and built staff confidence in meeting complex needs.'
'Vicky’s input has been instrumental in enabling inclusive, effective provision across our school. Her work has shaped teaching strategies, staff training, resource development, and home-school support. She has also empowered parents and built staff confidence in meeting complex needs.'
— Faith S., SENDCO
— Faith S., SENDCO
'Vicky .... brought a wealth of knowledge and deep understanding to the experience, combined with a calm presence and thoughtful insight.
'Vicky .... brought a wealth of knowledge and deep understanding to the experience, combined with a calm presence and thoughtful insight.
Vicky is incredibly hands-on—she models high-quality teaching practice, creates resources, and actively supports practitioners.'
Vicky is incredibly hands-on—she models high-quality teaching practice, creates resources, and actively supports practitioners.'
— Rosita M., SENDCO
— Rosita M., SENDCO
Testimonials - Parents
Testimonials - Parents
'Talking to Vicky is such a relief. She is a wonderful, thoughtful listener with huge expertise that enables her to guide the conversation in a useful direction and provide insightful and practical suggestions and solutions. Her support makes all the difference.'
— Parent, private cliane
'I joined the workshop to find ways to better communicate with my child and help them feel understood. I left feeling more confident and equipped.' — Parent from school-based group
'My biggest challenge has been emotional outbursts and not knowing what to do. It was a relief to learn practical approaches that work.'
— Parent, Navigating Autism session
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