About
Areas of Expertise
Dr Jenny Milne is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years’ experience working with children, young people, adults and families, with the last 25 years specialising in Autism. Jenny has worked across a range of NHS CAMHS services and specialist Autism assessment teams, including second opinion services. She also contributes to work within NHS Trusts to help reduce autism assessment waiting times.
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Autism assessment across the lifespan
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Complex and second opinion assessments
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ADOS-2 (accredited trainer)
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Supporting children, young people and families after diagnosis
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Social communication and emotional wellbeing
Jenny's Approach To Work
Jenny works in a warm and collaborative way, supporting individuals and families to understand Autism and develop practical strategies that build on strengths and reduce the impact of social communication differences. She has particular experience in working alongside families over time, helping to support confidence, understanding and day-to-day functioning. Jenny’s work focuses on helping individuals and families feel more confident in understanding Autism and navigating everyday life.
Therapeutic Experience
Jenny is experienced in delivering a range of Autism-specific parent and intervention programmes, including:
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EarlyBird Plus and Healthy Minds (National Autistic Society)
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Cygnet and Siblings programmes (Barnardo’s)
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Secret Agent Society (Social Skills Institute)
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CUES – Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Situations
Qualifications
BSc, MSc, DClinPsych
Client
Autism North East were professional, kind, caring and supportive throughout the process.
Parents
The clinicians were extremely knowledgable yet compassionate. We felt heard and that our views as parents mattered.
Parent
Autism north east have supported our family through two assessments of autism/autism and adhd. The care received was second to none.
Parent
We would whole heartedly recommend autism north east to any family seeking a thorough and comprehensive assessment from clinicians who really do have a wealth of experience and expertise.
