Our Team

Dr Reshmi Raychaudhuri is a Consultant Paediatrician at Autism Clinic London. She completed her intercalated BSc and obtained her MBBS degree from Imperial College London in 2009. After completing Foundation training in South London, she pursued Paediatric specialty training in the London Deanery, working across centres in north-west and north-central London, and entered the specialist register in 2022.

Dr Raychaudhuri obtained further experience in Community Paediatrics as a Fellow working with the Haringey Community Paediatric team, undertaking neurodevelopmental and autism assessments. She is trained in administering the Griffiths III developmental assessment tool.

She is passionate about providing child and family-centred care, by adopting a holistic and flexible approach.

In her spare time, Dr Raychaudhuri enjoys reading, baking, spending time with nature and animals and enjoying family time with her children.

After more than 20 years working in business operations across the UK and UAE, Asad has led transformation initiatives across healthcare, education, and multi-sector organisations. He has built operational frameworks that support growth in regulated environments.

He brings strong experience in service delivery, compliance, and leading cross-functional teams, with a practical, hands-on approach to getting things done. At Autism Clinic London, he oversees day-to-day operations, patient pathways, and overall operational performance.

Dr Arije is a UK-based Consultant Paediatrician specialising in Community Child Health. Her work is driven by a strong commitment to maximising the potential and quality of life of children, particularly those with additional vulnerabilities.

She has a specialist interest in supporting children with complex genetic and developmental conditions, as well as safeguarding those who have experienced, or are at risk of, all forms of abuse. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic, and child-centred care, working closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Dr Marina King is working as a consultant in community paediatrics at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Trust, London. Her previous and current practice includes working in multidisciplinary teams with psychologists, physiotherapist, speech and language and occupational therapists and assessing children and young people for autism and co morbidities, including ADHD.

She has started her career in Greece and completed her paediatric training in London and KSS deanery. She has a postgraduate diploma in Paediatric Neurordisability from Sheffield Children’s Hospital accredited from the British Academy of Childhood Disability.

Dr King has the lead role of Designated Medical Officer for children with SEND and works closely with Local Authorities and families.

Dr King is passionate about supporting and teaching the next generation of doctors.

Dr Lai is a dedicated community paediatrician working at East London NHS Foundation Trust. He is trained and certified to perform the Bayley-IV developmental assessment in the UK. He has extensive experience in conducting autism assessments and runs a pilot joint clinic with community dietitians for children with autism and selective eating habits. He has a strong interest in neurodisability and developmental paediatrics. He speaks fluent English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. 

Dr Lai obtained his medical degree from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and was awarded the Membership of the Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health (MRCPCH). He has experience working in various subspecialties within Paediatrics in Hong Kong and the UK. He has a Master of Research (MRes) in Paediatric and Child Health from University College London. He is currently pursuing a Diploma in Paediatric Neurodisability at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

Dr Ahmed works as a consultant Paediatrician in Child Development and Neuro-disability at Hilingdon Child Development Centre, London Borough of Hillingdon. Dr Ahmed graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Sudan. He started his Career in Sudan, and the completed the rest of his postgraduate training in the Eastern Deanery, Cambridge, UK. Dr Ahmed also worked abroad for 2 years as a Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician at Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, Dubai. Dr Ahmed is a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK.

Dr Ahmed has significant experience in working with children present with various developmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and learning difficulties as well as associated comorbidities. Dr Ahmed contributed to the development of autism services in Hillingdon, and was part of the team that first set up and worked for the learning disabilities and challenging behaviour services. Dr Ahmed works as part of a large multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team including health, educational, social care and third sector professionals. Dr Ahmed also played part in setting up and running children and parents’ support groups.

Ali Alidina is a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with over 8 years’ experience supporting service users with communication and interaction needs in the NHS. He is currently working with the Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and is registered with the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT) and with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

He has extensive experience working with children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMHN) and a range of communication and interaction presentations.

He is trained in administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2).

Ali is passionate about supporting service users and their network to recognise their strengths and reach their goals in education, employment and in their community.

In his spare time Ali enjoys hiking and looking for good spots to sit and read outdoors.

Emily Bishop is a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist having completed her postgraduate diploma (PGDip) in Speech and Language Therapy at City University 25 years ago.  Since then she has been working as a Speech and Language therapist with children and young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other speech, language and communication needs in an East London NHS Trust.

She has extensive experience of working in community clinics, early years settings and schools and within multi disciplinary teams.

Currently she specialises in working with children with ASD and their families and works as part of a diagnostic team and is trained in using specialist assessment tools such as Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) and Developmental Diagnostic Dimensional Interview (3di).

She is also trained in a variety of therapeutic interventions including Parents and Children Together (PACT), Intensive Interaction, Attention Autism and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS).

She is passionate about supporting families, fostering communication between parents/carers and their children and helping children with ASD develop their confidence to express themselves to their maximum potential. She strongly believes that early intervention and inclusive environments are key to achieving the best outcomes for a child or young person.

In her spare time she enjoys yoga, hiking, cooking and live music.

Renolda is a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who has broad experience working with children and families from different cultural backgrounds.

She completed her Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Speech and Language Therapy at City University of London and is registered with both the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC).

Renolda is clinically specialised in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and associated communication difficulties, with a clinical interest in ASD and Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC). She has over 18 years experience working in the NHS and private sector.

She has extensive experience of working with children and young people with ASD in early years, mainstream schools, specialist ASD provisions and special schools providing specialist assessments, therapy and training to families and schools including teletherapy. She is also a Team Leader and provides clinical supervision for junior Speech and Language Therapists.

She also works at the Child Development Centre with the ASD diagnostic team in East London and is trained and highly specialised in administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) and Developmental Diagnostic Dimensional Interview (3di).

Renolda also works in a multidisciplinary team for developing and delivering Post Autism Diagnostic Workshops and Come and Problem Solve (CAPS) workshops for parents.

Renolda is passionate about supporting children to communicate to their full potential within their natural environment and play.  She is enthusiastic about informing, educating and empowering parents and teachers to support and improve their children’s communication skills.

In her spare time, Renolda enjoys gardening and cake decorating as well as playing the keyboard at small gatherings.

Click here to watch Renolda talk about Speech and Language Therapy.

Sarah Gelli is a Principal Speech and Language Therapist working for Oxleas NHS Trust in Greenwich and within the private sector. Sarah graduated from University College London in 2005, and has over 15 years clinical experience working in the NHS. She is a registered member with both Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

Sarah’s clinical expertise is in supporting children with complex learning and medical needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with or without other co-morbidities. Sarah is driven to help each child achieve to their full potential, enabling them to participate in the activities that bring them joy. Sarah has extensive experience in supporting students with ASD both in mainstream and special school settings, providing assessment, diagnosis, therapy, training, consultation and support to parents and school staff. Sarah is a Principal therapist in the area of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) and is able to assess children with ASD who may benefit from access to a communication device.

Sarah has travelled extensively and given support to children with ASD both in West Africa and South America. Sarah is passionate about raising awareness of communication disorders and providing training for others, and is involved in helping establish the first Speech and Language Therapy degree course in Ghana, West Africa, providing mentoring and lecturing for the students and therapists.

Sarah is a mum of three young children and so in her spare time can often be found pushing a swing in a playground or making mud pies! She also enjoys baking and eating out.

Click here to watch Sarah talk about harnessing your child’s special interests.

Dr Matthew Hollocks is a Clinical Psychologist in the Service for Complex Autism and Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorders (SCAAND) at the Maudsley Hospital and a clinical academic at King’s College London, where he conducts research on co-occurring mental health difficulties in autism. He has a particular clinical interest in the assessment complex neurodevelopmental presentations and the application of psychological intervention in this population.  He has over ten years’ experience working with children and adolescents with autism across both clinical and research settings.

Dr Hollocks undertook research training at the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, King’s College London, completing a PhD investigating co-occurring anxiety in children with autism. This was followed by a period of post-doctoral research at the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge. Here he conducted research investigating the brain changes associated with depression and apathy in neurological diseases. He then completed his training in clinical psychology, including specialist placements at the Cambridge Centre for Paediatric Neuropsychological Rehabilitation and in child development services.

Zainab is a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, who has extensive experience working across various sectors which include the school and early years (under 5’s) settings.

In 2017, Zainab obtained her Undergraduate BSc with honours in Speech and Language Therapy at City University of London and is a registered member of the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Since graduating, Zainab has served the Newham community, offering a wide array of Specialist Speech and Language Therapy services to a diverse and inclusive community.

Zainab is clinically specialised in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and she also has a passion in the area of Dysfluency. She is currently working within the Autism Diagnostic Service in Newham as well as the Early Years assessment and therapy team. She provides clinical and managerial supervison to junior therapists.

Zainab holds formal training in various Speech and Language assessments and interventions including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 (ADOS-2). She has a keen desire to deliver pre and post- diagnostic care to families, supporting them closely along their unique journey.

In her spare time, Zainab enjoys spending quality time with friends and family. She is an avid traveller who loves to star-gaze and seek out scenic views. She enjoys reading books and learning about other cultures.

Ayman is a Principal Speech and Language Therapist, with over a decade of experience in the NHS, encompassing both clinical and management roles.  She holds a BSc in Speech Sciences from University College London and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

Her expertise spans across the early years to 18 years of age, and she has extensive experience in providing assessment and therapy to children with various speech, language and communication needs including social communication difficulties and Autism. She is trained in administering the ADOS-2 assessment with years of experience working within multidisciplinary diagnostic teams to assess for Autism.

Ayman is committed to empowering children, young people and their families, working closely with them to develop meaningful and functional skills and helping them to achieve their individual potential.

Giulia Maccarini is a Psychologist working at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, across Hammersmith, Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea boroughs. She covers the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Service carrying out screening and diagnostic assessments and post-diagnostic support for patients. She is trained in Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) for both children and adults.

She is a qualified as a Highly Specialist Counselling Psychologist with more than 10 years experience.  She has a BSc in Psychology from Anhembi Morumbi University (Brazil), a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in neuroscience from King’s College London and specialisations in Early Childhood Development, Autism Spectrum and Cognitive behaviour therapy from Applied Psychology Institute (Brazil).

Giulia is passionate about working with mental health in the neurodevelopmental setting and being able to provide a better quality of life for children through psychoeducation providing support for families and patients during and after the diagnostic process.

In her spare time, she enjoys singing musical theatre songs and reading as many books as she can.

Dr Sujay Manoharan is a Consultant Community Paediatrician working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust.

She trained in Paediatrics at the East of England region and has over 5 years of Community Paediatric experience.

She is trained in carrying out Developmental, Dimensional and Diagnostic (3di) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments.

She is passionate about medical education and is an honorary lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University. She has also been an examiner for medical school exams.

In her spare time she enjoys singing, playing keyboard and reading books.

Dr Moolla is a Specialist Community Paediatrician working at Tower Hamlets, Barts Health NHS trust.  She is trained in carrying out Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised (ADI-R) and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) assessments.

Dr Moolla completed her MBChB in 1998 at The Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine in Durban, South Africa. She relocated to the UK in 2002 and has been working as a Community Paediatrician for over 10 years. Dr Moolla has extensive experience in working with children and young people across a variety of settings and cultures. She understands the importance of recognising a child’s unique qualities in order to help them reach their true potential. She approaches each child with patience, empathy and kindness.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, swimming, running, diving and surfing.

Dr Nicola Reynolds works as a Principal Clinical Psychologist and is the Clinical Lead for an integrated neurodevelopmental team in the London borough of Greenwich. She completed her Doctorate at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and neuroscience in 2007. She is also Deputy Clinical Director for Mental Health at the Health Innovation Network.

Dr Reynolds has extensive experience of working in specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) services and has specialised in working with children and young people presenting with neurodevelopmental needs for over 13 years.  In addition to undertaking specialist diagnostic assessments for ASD and ADHD she has experience of delivering therapeutic interventions, such as CBT and EMDR. She is also an accredited ADOS trainer and provides training on ASD assessments to NHS colleagues. Dr Reynolds works in the NHS as part of a multi-disciplinary team and led on the development of an integrated neurodevelopmental team, bringing together CAMHS and Specialist Children’s services. She has been the clinical lead for this team for seven years.

In her spare time Dr Reynolds is an avid reader and enjoys spending time with her friends and family.

Dr Sardesai is a Consultant Community Paediatrician working for Oxleas NHS trust in Greenwich. She has over 5 years of experience in Community Paediatrics and 18 years of Paediatric experience in various subspecialties. Her areas of interest are Neurodisability and Special Educational Needs and she works as a Designated doctor for SEN in Greenwich.

Dr Sardesai is trained to administer Autism diagnostic interview- ADI-R to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and has extensive experience of conducting ASD assessments.

In her spare time, Dr Sardesai enjoys running. She is also a keen golf enthusiast.

Liz Wells is a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) working at East London NHS Foundation Trust and within the private sector.  Liz completed her Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Speech and Language Therapy at City University, London, and has been working as an SLT for over 9 years.  She is a registered member of both Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

Liz is passionate about working with children and their families to help them achieve their own, unique potential. She advocates for a person-centred approach, understanding that every child is an individual and that communication is key.

Liz has extensive experience of working with young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across both the Early Years and Schools settings, providing assessment, therapy and training to families and schools. She has provided specialist support to children in ASD Resource Provisions and is proficient a wide range of therapeutic approaches, including those for early communication skills, language, speech, fluency and behaviour. Liz is trained and highly experienced in carrying out ADOS-2 assessments. She is enthusiastic about working with children and young people from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds and is a flexible, compassionate and dedicated therapist. She also provides clinical supervision.

In her spare time she enjoys testing out recipes on her young family and discovering new music.

Dr Dimitropoulos is a Consultant Community Paediatrician with extensive experience in developmental paediatrics, neurodisability, and social paediatrics.

He obtained his Medical Degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, followed by a Master’s Degree in Clinical Paediatrics & Research from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He also holds a Diploma in Paediatric Neurodisability from Sheffield Children’s Hospital, accredited by the British Academy of Childhood Disability. He completed his specialist training (CCT) in Paediatrics at Athens Children’s Hospital “Aghia Sophia.”

Dr Dimitropoulos has a wealth of experience working with children and young people from diverse backgrounds across various settings. He has led the Developmental Advisory Clinic and previously served as the medical lead of the Autism Diagnostic Service at East London NHS Foundation Trust.

He is trained and certified in the use of several developmental assessment and diagnostic tools, including ADI-R, ADOS-2, Griffiths III and Bayley-4 scales of child development.

Dr Dimitropoulos is dedicated to advocating for every child’s right to high-quality healthcare and support. He strives to provide personalised care tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and their family.

Dr Rachel Brocklebank is a Consultant Paediatrician, specialising in Community Paediatrics.

She has worked for the East and North Hertfordshire NHS trust since 2014.

Dr Brocklebank graduated from Leicester University medical school in 2001, was awarded membership of the Royal college of Paediatrics in 2005 and obtained an MSc in community child health from University College London in 2011.

She did her post graduate training in hospitals in Leicester, Australia, North London and Hertfordshire. She has specialised in developmental paediatrics and is involved in the diagnostic process of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and learning difficulties as well as their associated co-morbidities.

In her spare time, Dr Brocklebank enjoys playing the saxophone in a community wind band.

Dr Tailor is a Consultant Paediatrician specialising in neurodevelopment and neurodisability, as well as an interest in the aetiology of hearing loss in young people.

He was awarded his medical degree (MBBS) with clinical distinction from St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London Hospital Medical School and a BSc. from King’s College London.

He completed his core paediatric training in the East of England Deanery, before moving to the Oxford Deanery to complete subspecialty training in Community Child Health.

Following his training, he has worked as an NHS consultant for Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. He is a member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, as well as an executive member of the British Association of Paediatricians in Audiology.

In his spare time, he enjoys playing five-a-side football weekly, and spending quality time with his young family during his weekends.

Dr Bridget Mulvany is a Consultant Community Paediatrician at Whittington Health NHS Trust, based in Haringey.

She qualified in 2004, obtaining her MBBS from University College London.  She went on to specialise in Paediatrics and then further subspecialise in Community Child Health, entering the specialist register in 2020.  Dr Mulvany completed her post graduate training in North London and has 9 years experience of Community Paediatrics.  She is trained in carrying out Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) and Autism Diagnostic Interview- revised (ADI-R).  She has an interest in trauma informed practice and is a Medical Advisor for Adopt London North.

In her spare time, Dr Mulvany enjoys listening to audiobooks, cooking and spending time with her children and two cats.

Amy is a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with a broad range of experience in supporting autistic children, young people and their families. Since receiving her qualification in 2014, Amy has worked in both the NHS and in independent practise. She is currently a Senior Speech and Language Therapist in the Autism and Related Disorders diagnostic team for Evelina London’s Community Paediatric Service.

Amy strives to champion neurodiversity in her work, recognising each child and young person’s potential and uniqueness with the aim to encourage and nurture these qualities. This includes advocating for inclusion, employing a strength-based approach and ensuring that interventions are ethical and in collaboration with families.

In her spare time, Amy enjoys cycling, decorating/DIY and quality time spent with friends and family.

Mei is a community paediatric dietitian working for Oxleas NHS Foundation trust in Greenwich. She is registered with the HCPC, British Dietetic Association and is a member of the BDA Paediatric Special interest group.

She completed her dietetics degree at Kings College London in 2008 and has worked in community services since, specialising in paediatrics in the last 12 years. She has extensive experience working with children with ARFID, feeding tubes and faltering growth.

Mei is trained in Behaviour change techniques and the SOS Approach to feeding and is passionate about supporting families to improve their children’s diets.

When not working Mei can be found doing her best at parenting and when time allows, at the theatre enjoying a musical.

Click here to watch Mei talk about mealtime challenges.

Dr Wickramarachchi is a Specialist Community Paediatrician working at East London NHS foundation trust.

He has worked in the United Kingdom in acute NHS trusts since 2001 in general paediatrics, neonates and subspecialities including paediatric neurology and metabolic medicine at St. Thomas’s/Evelina Hospitals.

After completing his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree (MBBS) he was awarded the membership of Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health (MRCPCH) and has worked as a community paediatrician in the UK for over 17 years. Within this period he also worked as a locum consultant in community paediatrics.
He is trained in administering Developmental Diagnostic Dimensional Interview (3Di) and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and has extensive experience conducting Autism assessments.

In addition to his specific interest in assessment, investigation and management of children with Autism, he has gathered experience and continues to work in the team for children with movement disorders, various forms of neurodisability and genetic disorders and lead the regional enuresis service for children with nocturnal bedwetting. He is also passionate about promoting education and tutors in Paediatric courses.

He is a firm believer that Autism is a superpower, it just needs to be understood and supported properly to make it the best tool one can ever have in life to achieve beyond imagination.

In his spare time, Dr Wickramarachchi enjoys music, cricket, badminton and holidaying to explore nature.

Amanda is a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with a vast experience in working with children and young people across acute, nursery, school and early years clinic settings. She currently works for the NHS at East London NHS Foundation trust.

Amanda completed her training in Australia. She graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Health Science (Majoring in Hearing and Speech) in 2011, followed by a Master of Speech and Language Pathology in 2014. She is a registered member of Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and Speech Pathology Australia.

Amanda is a clinical specialist in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She is trained in specialist assessment tools such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2).

Amanda is passionate about empowering children and young people by helping them unlock and understand their unique skill set and strengths. She uses a client centered approach and is committed to working collaboratively with children, families and education settings.

In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants and spending time with friends.

Paige Frankson is a Senior Assistant Psychologist working in the community paediatric autism assessment team in Newham, with East London NHS Foundation Trust. She is passionate about providing neuroaffirmative care, empowering parents as experts of their children, and using a person-centred, strengths-based approach. She currently conducts autism assessments with young people using the ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule), school visits, and her clinical judgement.

Paige graduated from the University of Surrey in 2020, completing a BSc in Psychology. Her career thus far has focused on supporting individuals with communication needs such as autism, ADHD and learning disabilities. She worked on a tier 4 CAMHS ward for one year, supporting adolescents with severe mental health difficulties and neurodevelopmental conditions. She then spent one year and a half completing adult autism assessments and supporting autistic adults on mental health wards and in the community, providing short-term interventions and staff training. Paige has been conducting autism assessments with children since March 2023 in Newham, and she enjoys supporting autistic individuals across the lifespan.

Paige is starting the Clinical Psychology Doctorate course with the University of Hertfordshire in September 2024, which she is excited about broadening her knowledge of different psychological approaches. She is keen to utilise her neurodevelopmental experiences to think about adapting current models of care to apply to neurodivergent individuals. Paige is interested in the concept of girls masking autistic traits, and the impact of trauma on autistic individuals.

In her spare time, Paige enjoys going to the gym, exploring new places with friends, and finding hidden coffee shops.

ROSALIE NICHOLSON
DIRECTOR OF GOVERNANCE

Rosalie has around 6 years experience in clinic management and a further 6 years working as a CQC consultant and, to date, has registered around 30 clinics with CQC.

She is passionate about quality and standards making sure patients get the best and safest care possible. She also has a keen interest in mental health and psychology.

Rosalie has a strong background in compliance with CQC regulations of medical clinics, and will be the responsible officer overseeing the governance, compliance and auditing.

Based in London, she enjoys traveling, singing, dancing, reading and going to the spa in her spare time.

DAN STEPHINGS
TECH LEAD

After working for over 15 years in Branding and Advertising, Mr Stephings founded Doodle London, a creative agency. For the past ten years, Doodle has worked with start-ups through to large corporates on branding, design and web-based solutions. As well as a wealth of branding knowledge, Mr Stephings has extensive experience of building and managing complex online solutions. He is the creative and technical lead on this project

Dr Bonita Liang is a Senior Specialist Educational Psychologist. She has over 10 years experience working with children and young people (aged 0-25 years) who have special educational needs in educational settings, local authorities as well as the NHS.

While Bonita was completing her professional doctorate training at University College London (UCL), she developed a professional interest in autism and social emotional development. Bonita is passionate in working with families and educational settings to promote children’s wellbeing and inclusion.

Bonita has undertaken specialist training in administering autism diagnostic assessments including Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) and Developmental, Dimensional and Diagnostic Interview (3di). She worked in an autism diagnostic service in the East London Foundation Trust. She has previously sat on the Educational Health and Care assessment panels.

In her spare time, Bonita enjoys playing with her dog and exploring dog friendly restaurants. She also likes travelling and trying different cuisines around the world.

Dr Claudia Tailor is an experienced General Practitioner who has worked as an NHS doctor for fifteen years. She completed her medical degree at King’s College London in 2010 and was awarded MRCGP in 2019. Dr Tailor has always had a keen interest in Paediatrics and passed her MRCPCH Foundation of Programme exam in 2012.

In addition to her GP role, Dr Tailor was also the PCN Clinical Lead for the Barnet Integrated Paediatric Hub, which aimed to bridge the gap between the paediatric services in secondary care and general practice.

Dr Tailor is fluent in English and Portuguese and speaks and understands Spanish to a high standard.

In her spare time, she enjoys being with her young family and going to the theatre.

Sinead, a dedicated and highly skilled Occupational Therapist, graduated from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, in 2008. Over the past 14 years, she has specialized in paediatrics, working with children who have complex learning and medical needs, including Autism and associated co-morbidities.

Her professional experience spans diverse settings in Ireland, Dubai, and the UK, across both public and private sectors, including local authorities, specialist and mainstream schools, and clinical environments. Sinead adopts a holistic approach, focusing on the child while actively involving families and caregivers to ensure therapeutic interventions are seamlessly integrated into daily routines. She emphasizes collaboration, believing it is central to achieving lasting positive outcomes. In addition to delivering highly specialized individual therapy, Sinead is experienced in providing training for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals to enhance understanding and support for children’s needs.

A certified member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), Sinead has completed advanced training in Sensory Integration (Modules 1 and 3) through the Sensory Integration Network. Outside her professional commitments, she enjoys outdoor activities, physical fitness, and spending quality time with her family.

Dr. Ayesha Hasan is a dedicated and highly skilled paediatrician specialising in child neurodevelopment. She currently works at the Hillingdon Child Development Centre in the London Borough of Hillingdon, where she provides expert care for children with neurodevelopmental needs.

Dr. Hasan graduated from the Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan, in 2001. She completed her paediatric residency at the University of Texas in Houston, USA in 2007. Dr Hasan attained her American Board Certification in Paediatrics in 2008.

She further honed her expertise through working as a Consultant Paediatrician at the Texas Children’s Paediatric Associates which is affiliated to the world renowned Texas Children’s Hospital. Committed to serving underserved populations, she also worked as a paediatric consultant at Winnie Community Hospital in Texas for over five years providing care to uninsured and immigrant communities.

Dr. Hasan brings a wealth of experience to her practice. She specializes in child development and autism assessments offering compassionate and comprehensive care to her patients and their families and has over 17 years of experience in Paediatrics.

In her spare time, Dr. Hasan enjoys painting and has a keen interest in interior design.

DR RICKY AHUJA

Dr Ahuja is a Specialist Community Paediatrician working at East London NHS Foundation trust.

He is trained in carrying out Developmental, Dimensional and Diagnostic (3di) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments and carries out more than 150 ASD diagnostic assessments a year.

After completing his MBBS and BSc in Sports Medicine (Hons) from Bart’s and the London in 2007, Dr Ahuja gained a National Training Number in Paediatrics in London for his early Paediatric training. He has since been working as a Community Paediatrician for over 10 years.

He was previously the NICE Panel representative and Clinical Lead at Greenwich for Sleep Disorders in children with ASD. He is also a Clinical Appraiser.

He is passionate about promoting education within Community Paediatrics and in 2014 co-founded The Paediatric Community (www.thepaediatriccommunity.com), an educational initiative that provides high quality Paediatric courses in line with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH).

Having a physical disability himself, Dr Ahuja is passionate about ensuring all children, despite their difficulties, have the best support to achieve their full potential.

In his spare time, Dr Ahuja enjoys kayaking, snorkeling and watching Manchester United win.

DR SUKANTA BANERJEE
CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Dr Banerjee is a Consultant Community Paediatrician working at East London NHS Foundation Trust.

She completed her basic Paediatric training in England in 1978. She has worked as a Community Paediatrician since 1983 and was appointed as a substantive Consultant in 1996.

Dr Banerjee was clinical lead for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at several NHS trusts including Haringey Community Specialist and Young People’s Services, East Hertfordshire NHS Foundation Trust, Tower Hamlets and East London Foundation trust.

She developed a joint Paediatric and Child Psychiatry pathway for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and also developed a sleep service for children with ASD and ADHD in Haringey and East Hertfordshire. She also led the Neurodisability service and was the clinical lead in Community Paediatrics in Haringey and East Hertfordshire.

Dr Banerjee is passionate about promoting education in Community Paediatrics. She started a multidisciplinary continual professional development (CPD) programme for Community Paediatricians at Haringey and Tower Hamlets. She also co-founded The Paediatric Community, an educational initiative which provides high quality Paediatric courses.

In her spare time, she volunteers for a charity for children with additional needs, enjoys reading and singing with friends.

NOOR JHAVERI
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 2003, Mr Jhaveri joined Ernst & Young in London. In 2007, he joined Ricoh Europe PLC, as Group Finance and Reporting Controller for the EMEA division, which contributed £3 billion pounds of turnover to the Group. In 2010 he set up his own business with a focus on property, education, medical, retail and property sector. He oversees business assets of more than £150 million.

DR SIVI CREED
MANAGING DIRECTOR

Dr Creed is a Locum Consultant in Community Paediatrics in London.

She is experienced in assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and is trained in administering specialist tools such as The Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS).

She holds the lead role in education and is the medical advisor for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). She has previously held the role of Designated Medical Officer (DMO), where she sat on SEND panels as the Health Representative. She is therefore well placed to identify and support the health needs of a child within education.

Dr Creed Graduated from Imperial College School of Medicine in 2007, where she gained a BSc (Hons) degree in Gastroenterology, in addition to her medical degree.

She completed her postgraduate paediatric qualifications and become a Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health while she trained at the London School of Paediatrics. She has also trained at the London School of Psychiatry. Dr Creed’s variety of training and breadth of knowledge gives her a unique holistic approach to Community Paediatrics.

Dr Creed lives in London with her husband and 3 children.  In her spare time, she likes visiting antique markets and has a passion for interior design.