Claire Mathewson

About

I am a Nurse Consultant with more than 20 years of experience working within NHS Neurodevelopmental Services, supporting children, young people and adults with a wide range of neurodevelopmental conditions. I originally qualified from the University of Dundee as a Learning Disability Nurse in 2005, followed by Mental Health Nursing in 2008. After completing my Nursing Degree, I went on to achieve a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Practice in 2019. I am also a Non Medical Prescriber with a particular focus on sleep, emotional regulation and neurodevelopmental presentations. I am currently undertaking a Masters level research project exploring the diagnosis of Autism. Over the last ten years, my clinical work has centred on the assessment and diagnosis of Autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions across the lifespan. I am trained in the delivery of both the 3Di and ADOS 2 assessments and have extensive experience working with adults whose needs may have been overlooked earlier in life. My professional passion is working alongside neurodivergent children, young people and adults, helping them and their families develop a clearer, more affirming understanding of their strengths, needs and identity. I feel privileged to work with such a diverse group of individuals and continue to learn from them every day.