Dr Joanne Riordan

Independent Educational Psychologist and Director of Dr
Joanne Ltd

Dr Joanne Riordan is a neurodivergent Educational and Child Psychologist, specialising in supporting families and schools to create neurodiversity-affirming environments. This is achieved through Educational Psychology assessments, contributing to Psychological Advice for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs – statutory support in the UK), and CPD and training events for schools, other professionals, and families. Joanne became interested in autistic burn out, when this was experienced by her own child when they were just 6 years old.

She now offers advice to adults supporting young people that have experienced autistic and neurodivergent burn out, as well as raising awareness professionally about burn out. Joanne is also a guest lecturer at Royal Holloway, University of London, mentor at The University of Cambridge, and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. She was nominated in the 2022 and 2023 National Diversity Awards.

Website: www.drjoanne.co.uk