Expert, empowering support for autistic children and their families

Our mission is to honour each child’s unique strengths and needs, working with families to make a meaningful differences in what matters most

In-Person Support
Online Help

Little Talks Autism Consulting provides individualised, neurodiversity-affirming support to autistic children (up to age 12) and their parents and carers. We offer tailored packages focused on practical strategies designed to fit into your family’s daily routines. We offer a mix of in-person and remote services, so whether you’re looking for hands-on guidance or support from a distance, we can offer a service to meet your needs.

In-Person Services

Available across North East England and the Central Belt of Scotland: Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, North Tyneside, Teesside, and Glasgow.

Autism Family Support

When parenting an autistic child feels like juggling a dozen challenges - from meltdowns to mealtimes - we’re here to help you find your footing. We work directly with you and your child to give you practical strategies to help your child thrive.

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Communication and Speech Development

Are you worried your child isn’t speaking yet, or that their speech is developing slowly? We offer gentle, individualised, play-based support that builds early communication skills in ways that feel natural and enjoyable for both you and your child.

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Hands-on Help with Speech Devices

Thinking about a speech device for your child, or unsure how to get started with one that’s already been provided? You’re not alone. We offer hands-on support to help you feel confident making the device part of everyday family life.

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Online Services

Available to parents and carers of autistic children based anywhere in the UK.

Online Parent Coaching

Sometimes, the best way to help your child is by empowering you. Our parent coaching sessions offer clear, supportive guidance to help you feel more confident, connected, and equipped to handle all those everyday parenting challenges. Online consultation sessions are tailored to the individual needs of your child and your family.

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Sleep Consulting

Struggling with sleep? You’re not alone. Our remote sleep support offers gentle, evidence-based strategies to help your child (and everyone in your household) get better rest. This service will provide you with a personalised sleep plan, ongoing support, and adjustments as needed to make sure everything is working for you and your child. 

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Behaviour Consulting

Sensory challenges, anxiety and meltdowns can make daily life very difficult for both children and their families. Working with you via video calls, we provide compassionate, practical support to help you understand the root cause behind challenging behaviours and respond in ways that reduce stress and keep everyone safe.

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  • "Marjorie has been an incredible consultant. She is brilliant, understanding, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. She has a wonderful ability to create individualized programs that meet a child’s specific needs. Her dedication and professionalism are matched by her kind and caring personality. We are truly grateful for all she has done for our family.”

    — Parent in Teeside

  • "Ailsa is simply wonderful, patient and creative. She worked for several years with my autistic/learning disabled son and helped him so much to become the man he is today. He loved Ailsa and always will."

    — Parent in Glasgow

  • "Corine and her associates were reliable, punctual and engaged our daughter very well. Her communication and ability to do tasks certainly improved after their input. I would highly recommend her service for those who want additional help for their autistic child."

    — Parent in Washington

  • "I have often thought about you and what you have done for us and I truly believe that my child would have been in a different place had you not come into our lives to save us, for this I am forever grateful. I often speak of you to my patients and recommend your services to them. You are brilliant."

    — Parent/GP in Gateshead

  • "Corine worked closely with him, and even in a short period of time, we saw real improvements. Under her guidance, we continued to support him, and he just kept getting better. Today, he's nine years old and thriving, and we're so grateful to Corine for the support she gave our family.”

    — Parent in Durham


  • "Corine worked with my daughter in such a patient, understanding, and structured way that made her feel comfortable and encouraged. As a parent, I always felt fully involved. I was kept informed, supported, and shown how to help my daughter at home."

    — Parent in Ponteland

  • "I was going through a very difficult time, and my son was out of school. Ailsa came to the house and made huge progress with my son’s communication. He really enjoyed all his sessions with Ailsa. There wasn’t a single day he refused or showed any reluctance. He happily took part in all the activities Ailsa planned."

    — Parent in Newcastle

  • "I just wanted to let you know that my child passed his SATs in the top 2% in the uk, he smashed it completely. He is wonderful and a lot of the work you did contributed to that. I just wanted to let you know and say thanks again for everything you did Marjorie."

    — Parent in North Tyneside

  • "Little Talks built a wonderful rapport with our son, using his interests to engage him in ways that were meaningful and effective. They not only worked directly with our son but also took the time to teach us as parents how he learns best. The strategies they introduced have had a lasting impact."

    — Parent in Sunderland

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Does my child need a diagnosis of autism to access the service?

The short answer is... no! Little Talks Autism Consulting offers support to children who demonstrate signs of autism, but there is no need for your child to have a formal autism diagnosis. We have supported families with children who have no diagnosis or who have other diagnoses such as ADHD and Global Developmental Delay. If you are not sure if our service would be a good fit for your family, we'd be happy to talk it through.

Life with a child on the spectrum can bring both joy and big challenges. You don’t have to navigate it alone. We’re here to support you and your family with compassion, understanding and practical guidance every step of the way.

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