Ava McAuley

Ava McAuley is an autistic trainer, speaker and advocate who uses lived experience to influence practice and improve outcomes for autistic learners. Drawing on her own educational journey, she is passionate about learner voice, inclusion and personalised approaches that enable young people to thrive. Ava has spoken at national conferences and contributes to discussions on education, neurodiversity and participation. Through training, speaking and advocacy, she encourages organisations to move beyond consultation towards meaningful involvement, ensuring learners feel heard, valued and able to shape the decisions that affect their lives.