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Senior Trainer Lorraine McAleer

Lorraine McAleer, a former teacher and late-identified woman with autism, has over 25 years of experience. She co-founded Learning SPACE and Diverse SPACE to empower children and their key adults with effective, compassionate support. Her journey is rooted in family experience and shaped by years of hands-on practice, training, and continuous learning.

Senior Trainer Andy Hazley

Andy Hazley brings both personal and professional insight as an adult with autism, ADHD, PDA, and Dyslexia/Dyspraxia and proud father of three adult children, all on the spectrum. For over 20 years, he has been passionately advocating and supporting families and organization through training. His work is grounded in empathy, real-world experience, and ongoing research to help children be better understood and supported.

OT & Advisor Olivia McGrath

Olivia McGrath is a neurodivergent occupational therapist with over 25 years’ experience across mental health, therapeutic care, and trauma-informed practice. Her work is grounded in compassion, optimism, and deep respect for each individual’s journey.

Attendee Enniskillen Our Generation Project May 2025

This training workshop has helped me: 1. Reflect and build a deeper understanding of my ASD, 2. I feel more confident to help other people to help support and encouraging positive interactions as part of building their confidence

Attendee Enniskillen Our Generation Project May 2025

Lorraine and Andy were incredible! I laughed, cried and learnt so much. The most raw, honest and open thinking and minded course I have attended relating to autism, ADHD and neurodiversity. Thank you and keep up the great wo

Cathy Castles, Assistant Advisory Officer Special Schools, and Specialist Provisions at the EA

I just want to say a massive thank you for your time and effort at the clusters. It truly was inspirational for all attending, including me! You really helped to explain the sensory experiences our children and young people face, and how we can make a real difference by giving them opportunities to access sensory equipment and strategies to regulate their senses and emotions. Really very grateful to you both, I look forward to our working together again in the near future

Heather Kenndy, Glengormley High School

I’ve been in this job for 20 years and I don’t think anyone really told me what to do with these sensory tools. It was fabulous. Thank you for facilitating

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