Outstanding Achievement Award
Winner: Siarlot Hall – Teacher in an ASD unit in Bridgend
Siarlot has been a lifeline for the family and many other families over the past 20 years. Her commitment to improving lives through education at the unit and within the community is simply remarkable.
People’s Hero Award
Winner: Charlie Matthews
Charlie is a 13-year-old girl with Autism and ADHD and is an incredible young woman. As a young child Charlie was dangerously underweight and emotionally disconnected. Charlie has steadily become such a strength and inspiration for young women of today. Charlie is constantly fundraising and supporting other young disabled children all over the world. She appeared on ‘This Morning’ campaigning for the understanding of Autism.
Sibling of the Year Award
Winner: April Butterworth
April is a very dedicated member of staff and has a passion for supporting people with Autism, particularly her brother. She bravely presented to a parent group to enhance their understanding and help them to see things from the perspective of the sibling of a child with autism.
Outstanding Achievement Award in Sport
Winner: Sandro Ballesteros
Throughout Sandro’s karting journey there have been tough times, trying to fit in with normal day to day activities in life battling with learning difficulties. Sandro has overcome many of his fears and now comes to team karting with new found confidence. Lots of Sandro’s friends also have autism and Sandro helps them with their fears and confidence issues.
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