Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott)

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Autistic Trainer, Mentor, Consultant and Co-author based in Lanarkshire, Scotland. PGCert Autism. https://linktr.ee/autisticallyscott

Image of Scott’s laptop sitting on a laptop stand displaying a cover slide from the Here Together course. ‘Here Together Neurodivergences in the classroom Slide pack 1.5 Copyright 2026 AUsome Training Ltd.’
National Diversity Awards 2026 Headline Sponsor HSBC UK Congratulations Scott Neilson You have been nominated for the 2026 Positive Role Model Award for Disability
Creating a Safe Autistic Space In conversation with Laura Hellfeld and Scott Neilson Monday 6th October 18:30 - 19:30 AutAngel
Picture of Scott’s laptop on a stand and desk. The PowerPoint cover slide with a beige colored background on the screen features texts that states: Autistic Information Session NLC Active Schools Scott’s gold, blue and green Autistically Scott logo is displayed on a banner image on the slide. Training, Mentoring & Consultancy Helping Autistics Thrive Autistically
Spotlight on Creating Safe Spaces with Scott Neilson of Autistically Scott How to build safe environments for Autistic and otherwise Neurodiverhent people JadeFarrington.substack.com
‘Ways of Being, Knowing & Doing An Anthology for Neurodivergent-informed Practice Send proof of donation to NDebooklet@outlook.com’ The eBook is highlighted in the centre of the graphic. Various charities supporting Gaza are listed with QR codes underneath them.
Training Feedback 2025 “Scott was exceptional and in making the material relative to everyone in the room, to help them speak about their own experiences to help build on understanding.” “I really enjoyed all aspects of the course, very informative. Scott was great and very approachable and helped me understand.”
Image of Scott and Jess in a Teams call before the BEING ME group started. Both wearing orange T-shirts with their GROVE background displayed on their screens. The caption says “Scott and I accidentally twinning our t-shirts”.
Call for Reviews For Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People Scott Neilson & Laura Hellfeld Image of a megaphone signalling the call for reviews, featuring the cover of the safe spaces book. Purple and beige colours are displayed on the graphic.
ID: Blue background featuring images of Scott and Adam, as well as text and some conversation bubbles shapes. ‘A conversation with Scott Neilson Out now SEND, LOUD & PROUD’
Image of Scott’s laptop m displaying a slide of questions for attendees on the session. ‘Considerations Is the approach/therapy adapted to suit the wellbeing of the Autistic person? Does it focus on any goals or motivations that the person has? Does the approach/therapy focus more on compliance rather than changing the environment?’
Image of Siobhan, Pete, Gillian, Scott and Grainne on the stage at the AUsome conference for a Q&A panel.
Image of a lanyard sitting on a desk with the AUsome Training logo that states ‘Guest presenter Minding Autistic Minds conference’
Minding Autistic Minds Presenter Profiles Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People (Workshops) Scott is an Autistic Trainer, Mentor and Consultant based in Lanarkshire, Scotland who has delivered training sessions to hundreds of professionals, and also works with AUsome Training. They co-authored ‘Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People’ which defined the principles, values and ethos required to design events accessible for Autistic people. They believe that helping Autistic people feel safe must be a core aspect of professional practice.
Cover of Gabby’s Glimmers book featuring various colors, such as purple, gold and pink. The title, subtitle and author names are displayed on the cover. Gabby’s Glimmers: An affirming story of an Autistic child and their favourite food Laura Hellfeld Alice McSweeney Scott Neilson Illustrated by Abby Lastowski
Beige background with the creating safe spaces book in the centre. Scott and Laura’s multi-coloured logos are displayed at the bottom corners of the image. One year sale of Cresting Safe Spaces for Autistic People Paperback now £8 on Amazon through May Scott Neilson Laura Hellfeld
Picture of Scott’s PGCert certificate placed on a desk within the red coloured handout package posted by the university. Sheffield Hallam University Scott William Neilson has been awarded the Postgraduate Certificate with Distinction having followed an approved programme in Autism 25 February 2025 Signatures of the chancellor and vice-chancellor are displayed at the bottom of the certificate.
Minding Autistic Minds Conference A vital hybrid conference on Autistic mental health Recording included with every ticket 25th & 26th April 2025 Osprey Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare & online
Picture of Evaleen from AUsome Training and Scott under an umbrella next to the Edinburgh Waverley Market
Picture of Kirknewton primary school’s hall displaying a screen with a slide saying “Thank you for having me” with flappy hands icons on the slide.
Exploring how you learn can have a positive impact on your life All learning styles are valid. Our needs are fluid and change over time. Often our learning styles will change to reflect this. Ensuring that there are a variety of learning options available is key to meeting people’s needs. It might be that your learning style changes depending on the context. For example, there might be times when you prefer to learn through a visual or kinesthetic means, or you might be best learning in your own way (autodidactic).
Different learning styles The image displays the logos of Laura, Alice and Scott
Exterior of Indigo nursery in Garrowhill
Image from back centre of Pirie Park Primary school hall of Scott delivering a training session on their stage. Several dozen teaching staff are seated.
Picture of Kirknewton Primary school taken across the road from the school. The entrance to the building is shown with the school name displayed above the door.
An image of the happy parent toolkit featured in AUsome Training’s Cothú course. Cothú toolkit Happy parent Happy parent means a happy child Self care Remember your own needs Support Take support where it is helpful Acceptance Build a relationship with your child Self belief Trust your instincts Explore more Learn from the Autistic community
Grove’s Individual Mentoring: We have availability, learn more on our website Feedback from our current and past Mentee’s parents/carers: “He has really enjoyed the mentoring sessions. He likes talking about his hobbies and used the phrase “You can leave the room now mum, it’s Autistic time.” All mentors are Autistic Online Relationship & connection focused
An image of the cover of Gabby's Glimmers. The image is a white background with 'e-book now available on Amazon' in purple and at the top centre. Gabby is shown from the waist up and is standing and holding a jam sandwich in their hands. Gabby has curly, brown hair with a rainbow clip in it and yellow glasses. Gabby's eyes are closed, is smiling and is wearing a yellow jumper. Meeple, Gabby's pet rat, is standing on Gabby's' right shoulder and his tail is making a heart shape. There are glimmers around Gabby and Meeple in colours of gold, blue and purple.
Image of Scott’s laptop displaying the cover slide of ‘Understanding and Supporting PDA’ers” with the gold, blue and yellow ‘Autistically Scott’ logo alongside the white and yellow ‘Autism with a pinch of SaLT’ logo.
Image of Scott’s laptop screen and keyboard displaying a pink cover slide for the Cothú Train the Trainer course by AUsome Training. Cothú Trainer Pack The neuro-affirming program for parents of Autistic children
Wednesday 22nd January 7-9pm Irish Time Webinar with Scott Neilson & Laura Hellfeld Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People €10 non-members & €5 for Members Recording Included ausometraining.com
A exterior picture at night of the Blue Kangaroo nursery in Glasgow. Steps to the nursery are seen towards the main entrance, as well as patches of grass behind the gate. A logo of a blue kangaroo reading “happy nursery” is displayed on a sign.
Smart Cookies ASC Feedback “Thank you, Scott, for delivering such an insightful and engaging training session on autism this morning.” “Incredibly practical for our team at the after-school club. The strategies shared have given us valuable tools to better understand and support the children in our care.” “The training was really helpful, it gave a good understanding of the topic and was adjusted to our settings. Thank you very much, Scott!” @AutisticallyScott
Cothú Neuro-affirming Parenting Program Become a Liscened Facilitator For professionals who support parents of Autistic children. Designed by Autistics Ready to go course content Online training ausometraining.com
Wednesday 22nd January 7-9pm Irish Time Webinar with Scott Neilson& Laura Hellfeld Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People €10 non-members & €5 for Members Recording Included ausometraining.com
Autistic needs are not ‘special needs’, they are human needs.
6 Social Connecting with neurokin Shorter events Cancelling plans Lowering social demands Time to yourself Monotropic focus
2 MENTAL Reducing demands Safe foods Meditation Body scans Reading safe programs and films
7 Different Types of rest
Autistic Revolution Summer Issue 3 2024 Sarah Dwan How to stop traumatising the Autistic community Katie Munday Goes to London Pride, here we come! Joe Fuller Community and Belonging Callum Brazzo The vulnerabilities and small victories of advocacy in Lincolnshire And so much more!!
Looking for Christmas Gifts? Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People Gabby’s Glimmers Available on Amazon
2024 Feedback “Scott delivered a fabulous training experience I was privileged to attend recently. I have been on many courses over the past 10 years, and Scott's was outstanding in its clarity delivered with a depth of understanding and empathy that shone. I want the world to learn what Scott has to share in order to understand the diversity in those around us.”
Wednesday 22nd January 7-9pm Irish Time Webinar with Scott Neilson & Laura Hellfeld Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People €10 non-members & €5 for Members Recording Included ausometraining.com
Groups I delivered training to in 2024: If you are interested in my training sessions, you can contact me at autisticallyscott@gmail.com
What does RS mean? (Rejection sensitivity) Fear of rejection A trauma response Believing others dislike us Common among Neurodivergent people
Image of a slide with text ‘Sensory profile’ on it whilst being surrounded by various shapes and images.
Book review Gabby’s Glimmers By William Age 13 “I liked the pictures in this book. Gabby's Glimmers shows you that you aren't alone and there is nothing wrong with you as we are all different. I liked that it showed you that it was ok to have special people, food and toys that make you feel safe and that it is not a bad thing. I liked finding out about glimmers, it made me think about what makes me feel happy! This book would be great for younger children in primary age.” @autisticrealms
Improving mental health therapies for Autistic children and young people Foreward by Peter Fonagy Promoting self-agency, curiosity and collaboration The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families: Best Practice
Auticast The Autism Podcast
Available now Gabby's Glimmers Alice McSweeney Laura Hellfeld Scott Neilson Illustrated by Abby Lastowski “Explored through the lens of same foods and sensory differences, this is a beautiful book about the joy & safety of embracing & meeting our needs - & the happiness that may be found by expanding our world in the same manner.” Jade Farrington Counsellor & Therapist
Autistic Inertia What is it? Difficult starting tasks Staying on one task A struggle to change focus Feeling stuck Can use a lot of energy
Out now! Gabby’s Glimmers Laura Hellfeld Alice McSweeney Scott Neilson Illustrated by Abby Lastowski Available on Amazon