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Meet the team behind Own Time & Space
Own Time & Space is led by a team deeply committed to supporting neurodivergent children and their families. Our work combines professional expertise with lived experience, allowing us to offer support that is understanding, practical and genuinely meaningful.
Claire Duggan
Founder & Director
Claire founded Own Time & Space to help families access the understanding and support she knows can make a real difference.
With over 15 years’ experience supporting children and families across Worcestershire, Claire has worked in primary education, the voluntary sector and as an Autism Specialist Advisor.
She holds a postgraduate qualification in Autism, Psychology and Education, alongside a degree in Integrated Working with Families and Early Years.
As a parent herself to a neurodivergent child, Claire passionately advocates for children and families navigating challenges within education and health systems. With a firm understanding of neuro-affirming practice her work is inspired by her university mentor leading Autistic advocate and author, Dr Luke Beardon.
Alison Stanton
Co-Founder & Director
Alison brings over 25 years’ experience in Early Years and Primary Education, in Mainstream and Special schools, including leadership roles and work as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator. As well as gaining her NASENDCo award, Alison also has a post graduate in Autism.
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Alongside her professional background, Alison is neurodivergent and is a parent of neurodivergent teenagers, bringing valuable lived experience to her work. Alison understands how confusing and exhausting the system can feel, both personally and professionally. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and helping families feel more confident and empowered.
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Her approach focuses on supporting families with empathy, calmness, practical guidance and a deep understanding of the education system.
"We work closely with Own Time and Space, supporting and training neurodivergent and SEND families in Worcestershire. Their training has been of exceptional quality, and is always well received by our families. Alison’s and Claire’s expertise around neurodivergence and neuroaffirming practice is second to none. the families they work with, benefit from their own huge lived experience of being neurodivergent and raising neurodivergent children and young people."
Hazel Shaw, Chair, Worcestershire Parent Carer Forum
"I went to the sensory class today and I must say it was calming and stress free. My little one was a little nervous to start with but as the session went on he grew in confidence and actually left my side."
Stacey Noakes
"Uniquely Me has helped my daughter understand her brain more, it has become her favourite night of the week."
S. Radstone
"I have been coming to this support group for month's and it's good to know that you aren't on your own"
Helen Walsh
"I had incredible support during my son's EHCP review.
Their advice & advocacy were truly outstanding."
K.Gallagher