Supporting autistic children and their families with confidence, care, and practical strategies that fit real life.
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We are a small team of autism specialists who work alongside families. We combine clinical expertise with real-life parenting experience to offer support that feels practical, compassionate, and actually doable day-to-day
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We focus on what matters most first: safety, connection, and communication. Our work is play-based, relationship-led, grounded in evidence, and always adapted to your child and your family.
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We work with families who want things to feel easier. If daily life feels stressful, confusing, or stuck, we help you find a way forward that works for your child and your family.
Meet the Team
Our consultants are UK-SBA registered professionals who work alongside families to build confidence, connection, and create practical strategies that families can use every day.
Corine van Staalduinen
M.Ed., UKBA(cert)
Founder and Autism Family Support Consultant
Little Talks Autism Consulting was founded by Corine in 2015. Corine holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master of Education degree in Special Education. She has been qualified as a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) since 2010. As our most experienced consultant, Corine has been working with autistic children since 2005. After meeting her now husband, Corine moved to the North East of England from Canada. They now live in Teesside with their daughter and Corine works with families across Teesside. As a bi-lingual English and Dutch speaker, Corine is able to provide services in either language at request
Marjorie Whin-Jones.
M.Sc., UKBA(cert)
Autism Family Support Consultant
Marjorie joined Little Talks Autism Consulting in 2016 and supports families to build confidence, connection, and practical routines that work in real life. She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master of Science in Applied Behaviour Analysis, qualifying as a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) in 2016 before transferring to the UK-SBA certification in 2024.
Based in Whitley Bay, Marjorie supports families across North Tyneside, Newcastle, Gateshead, South Tyneside, and Sunderland.
Outside of work, she enjoys getting out in nature with her daughters and playing together at home through creative and messy play.
Ailsa Hemphill
M.A., PGDip, aUKBA(cert)
Autism Family Support Consultant
Ailsa started working with Little Talks Autism Consulting in 2015. She has 16 years’ experience supporting children on the autism spectrum in home, nursery, school and community settings.
Ailsa holds undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Philosophy from the University of Glasgow and Durham University. She completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Queen’s University Belfast in 2019, before becoming qualified as an aUKBA(cert).
Ailsa currently lives in Glasgow with her partner and son, and offers in-person services to families based in the central belt of Scotland. She is particularly passionate about supporting and connecting with children who struggle with their emotional regulation.
Our Approach
We know that every autistic child and every family is different. Our approach centres on understanding each child as an individual and working closely with families to provide support that is respectful, achievable, and genuinely helpful in everyday life.
We believe autistic children learn and develop best when they feel safe, accepted, and understood. For us, wellbeing and connection come first, because learning grows from these foundations. This means focusing on:
• safety and emotional security
• strong, trusting relationships
• acceptance of who your child is
• clear, meaningful communication
• predictable routines and boundaries
• time for joy, play, and regulation
We draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, selecting strategies that align with each child’s strengths, needs, and learning style. Our goal is always to help families feel more confident, connected, and supported in everyday life.
Who we work with
We work with autistic children and their families who need support that fits into everyday life.
Families with young autistic children who want support with communication, play, regulation, or daily routines that are tailored to their family’s needs.
Parents who want support that respects their child’s individuality and neurodivergent identity.
Parents who feel unsure or overwhelmed and want calm, manageable guidance.
How we work with families
We work collaboratively with parents and caregivers, recognising that you know your child best.
Support is tailored to each family and may involve working directly with your child, coaching you, or a combination of both.
Our focus is on practical strategies that reduce stress, fit into everyday routines, and feel achievable to use in real life.
You can read more about the different ways we support families here.
