Kimberley Ashwin
BSc, DipHE, RNLD
Kimberley Ashwin is a seven-figure business owner, having gone from teen mum to CEO before the age of 36.
She is also an Autism Consultant Nurse and the CEO of Autism Oxford UK. With over 12 years of experience in the NHS, independent, and social care sectors, Kimberley specialises in supporting neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with autism, PDA, and ADHD. As a registered learning disability nurse and a SEN mum, she brings a unique blend of professional expertise and personal insight to her work. Kimberley is dedicated to promoting humility in leadership and fostering inclusivity in the workforce.
She has extensive experience in public speaking at both local and national levels. Her talks provide invaluable insights to audiences across a range of clinical, business, and lived experiences perspectives.
Kimberley’s professional accolades include being shortlisted for the National Learning Disability and Autism Awards in 2018 and receiving invitations to speak at the Houses of Parliament. She has contributed significantly to service development in the NHS, notably leading the Greenlight Toolkit for Oxfordshire. Additionally, Kimberley has served on the NICE committee for ADHD, acted as a clinical expert for CT(E)Rs, and co-chairs the National Autism Consultant Nurse Network, advocating for national policy changes benefitting autistic individuals.
Kimberley’s Business Adventures
Autism Oxford UK was established in 2007, and Kimberley took over the organisation in December 2020. Since then, the organisation has experienced rapid growth, increasing its annual turnover from £10,000, to a multi-million-pound figure in just five years.
Kimberley’s commitment centres on upholding Autism Oxford UK’s legacy by integrating lived experience and ensuring co-development and co-delivery in all aspects of the organisation’s initiatives. As a mother of three children—two of whom are autistic, ADHD, and dyslexic—her dedication to this cause is deeply personal.
Expanding beyond Oxfordshire, Autism Oxford UK now offers services nationally and internationally, supporting individuals of all ages. For instance, the organisation has contributed to the continuous professional development initiatives of the Latvian National Autistic Society.
Autism Oxford UK continues to host international conferences, bringing together global allies share expertise and insights. Special recognition is due to Dr. Michelle Garnett, Professor Tony Attwood, and Brian Bird for their unwavering support and endorsement of our endeavours, helping advance its mission.
Kimberley has a passion for learning, shaped by her own lived experiences. Finding high-quality training online for parent carers and personal assistants is nearly impossible which led to the development of We Offer Training (WOT)—a seed company that continues to create a social impact.
Drawing on her extensive knowledge and experience as a confident trainer, Kimberley infuses her expertise into WOT’s online training offerings, ensuring accessible and meaningful learning opportunities.
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