Introduction to Judith Gibson, Autism Specialist Nurse

Hello everyone.

My name is Judith Gibson and have recently been employed through The Great North Children's hospital as an Autism Specialist Nurse. As part of my new role I am basing myself at Thomas Bewick School one day a week.

I work alongside Community Paediatrians, Speech, Occupational, Physiotherapists, 0-19 service as well as multi agency working within Education and Voluntary sector.

I am currently setting up school clinics where I can assess the needs of your child/young person and action/signpost needs as appropriate. Some children will be known to GNCH, others will not. I am working through a list of your children that are currently known.

If you need initial advice/support around autism health needs, please access this through your child's teacher where I can screen and meet you at a clinic appointment.

As this role develops, I intend providing education sessions for parents/carers on topics which are relevant to you all. I envisage sleep being near the top if the list!

I will also meet you at the school’s coffee mornings where you can come and have an informal chat.

I am so looking forward to meeting you all and hope to bridge a gap in services for your child.

Best Wishes