ABOUT US

ACCEPTING BEHAVIOUR

Supporting neurodivergent children and young people using acceptance based strategies.

About us

Team supporting neurodivergent youth with strategies.

How it all started.

Accepting Behaviour was set up in 2019 by specialist teachers Aaron & Jayne Yorke to provide an acceptance-based support service for schools and families supporting autistic children and those with ADHD, social communication and interaction differences. We are based in Worcestershire in the West Midlands and also provide nationwide support.

As parents of two autistic children, we are aware of the need for the right support due to the pressures which families face throughout their child’s educational journey. When a child or young person cannot cope in school, support is limited and often difficult to access. Our aim for Accepting Behaviour is to be a service provider that can offer support at the right time without having to wait for it.

“Where do I start! Aaron is called the magic man in my house
he has helped my son so much and we think he’s brilliant
thank you just doesn’t seem enough.”
Andrea Cooke (Parent)
“My 14 year old daughter loves his talks and said he is “the only professional she has met who actually gets it”..”
Lisa Nicholls (Parent)
“Your sessions give practical tips to parents and help them feel supported and connected and give me hope.”
Clare Williams (Parent)

Women brainstorming with lightbulb idea illustration.

Supporting families and schools.

Aaron Yorke
20 years of experience as a qualified specialist teacher & autism advisor for Local Authorities, with a BSc in Psychology, QTS, & PGC in Autism.
Qualified Teacher status working as an SEN Teacher, Autism specialism.
Post Grad Certificate In Asperger Syndrome from Sheffield University.
LA autism advisor for the Birmingham Local Authority. His role involved advising schools on supporting autistic children and young people. He was also an Autism Post 16 lead support advisor, worked with the Children Out of School provision, and was required to write outcomes for Education Health Care Plans.

Enhanced DBS Certified
Published research
Yorke, A. (2021) A case study of two autistic children supported by the Accept Approach: a new acceptance based strategy. Good Autism Practice, 22,2, 2021
Yorke, A (2023) Using an Acceptance-Based Curriculum to support autistic students, who have not engaged in the National Curriculum. Good Autism Practice, 24,2, 2023

Jayne Yorke
has 21 years of experience as a qualified specialist teacher with a BSc in Psychology, QTS and a Master’s in Special Educational Needs and Inclusion.
Qualified Teacher Status – SEN Teacher
Birmingham University -Masters degree in Special Educational Needs and Inclusion
Fully trained in providing Acceptance-based support.

Enhanced DBS Certified

Daisy Ball
3 years experience as a qualified specialist teacher and 10 years experience in schools.
Qualified Teacher Status – SEN Teacher
PGCE Primary and SEND
BaHons in Textile Design
Fully trained in providing Acceptance-based support.
Enhanced DBS Certified

Policies and Procedures

Here is a list of policies. Please get in touch if you require any other information. You can download each policy by clicking on the policies listed here.