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2015: Creation of Asperger Support Spain by Marie-Pierre Joffre
Aim: to provide a safe environment to autistic students in mainstream schools that allows for their sensory differences, whilst promoting emotional regulation, social and communication skills, and academic learning.

Marie-Pierre Joffre
Asperger syndrome specialist (autism level 1)
French native, fluent in English and Spanish

“I am a strong advocate for neurodiversity and an inclusive education. My aim is to help autistic children feel safe and confident, make the most of their strengths, and reach their full potential in mainstream schools and beyond”.

• 1995: Masters in Political Sciences from the Institut d’Etudes Politiques of Aix-en-Provence (France)
• 2014: BSc (Honours) in Psychology – Open University (U.K.)
• 2016: Post graduate qualification “Síndrome de Asperger: un acercamiento interdisciplinar” from Málaga University of Psychology (Spain)
• 2018: ADHD certification: “Estrategias prácticas de intervención para el aula y la familia“
• 2024: Autism In-Depth Course for professionals with the Spanish Association of Autism Professionals (AETAPI). This comprehensive 260-hour course has put me up to date with the latest knowledge and tools to better support autistic individuals and their families, covering areas such as:
  🔹 Detection, Diagnosis and Personalised Support Planning
  🔹 Family Needs, Adaptation Strategies and Intervention Models
  🔹 Early Intervention and Skills Development Across All Life Stages
  🔹 Communication, Social Skills and Positive Behavioural Support

Skills

• Online personalised coaching (for children and parents)
• In class one to one support (shadow teacher)
• Teachers’ guidance and training
• Schools consultancy work for autism support in educational environments
• Social skills development workshops for kids

Experience

• Online support for autistic children and their parents
• In class personalised support for students with Asperger syndrome – Sotogrande International School – San Roque (Spain)
• Teaching assistant for children with autism level 3 – ASPANDEM – San Pedro de Alcantara (Spain)
• Teaching assistant for neurodivergent children – British School of Marbella  (Spain)
• Since 2025:  animation of Social skills development workshops
• 2020 – 2023: Co-writing of an autism training course for Further Education teachers. Erasmus+ project financed by the European Union (E.U.)

Endorsements
“We are delighted with the support that Marie-Pierre provides. After a lot of searching, we feel very lucky to have found someone who finally understands the issues our son faces since he was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome”
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