Phoebe Caldwell has worked for over 35 years as a practitioner with children and adults with autism and people whose severe learning disabilities are linked with behavioural distress. She was a Rowntree Research Fellow for four years, trains management, therapists, practitioners, parents and carers in her successful approach to Intensive Interaction. She is employed by the NHS Social Services and Community and Education Services to work with difficult-to-provide-for individuals. In 2009 she was awarded the Times/Sternberg Award for pioneering autism treatment and is soon to be awarded a DSc by the University of Bristol.

Press coverage

How to communicate with autistic children

Click here to read a fantastic article by Phoebe Caldwell featured in The Times. Phoebe writes about her work with children with autism and Intensive Interaction.

JKP publications by Phoebe Caldwell

Autism and Intensive Interaction

Using Body Language to Reach Children on the Autistic Spectrum

Phoebe Caldwell

2010, DVD: £16.66 + VAT = £19.99/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-088-3, 32pp

Keywords: autism, cerebral palsy, challenging behaviour, communication, disability, intellectual disabilities, mental health, mental illness, occupational therapy, sensory issues, sensory stimulation, special education, speech and language therapy

Finding You Finding Me

Using Intensive Interaction to get in touch with people whose severe learning disabilities are combined with autistic spectrum disorder

Phoebe Caldwell

2005, Paperback: £13.99/ $21.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-399-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, intellectual disabilities, mental health, occupational therapy, sensory issues

From Isolation to Intimacy

Making Friends without Words

Phoebe Caldwell
With Jane Horwood

2007, Paperback: £12.99/ $22.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-500-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, intellectual disabilities, occupational therapy, sensory issues

Using Intensive Interaction and Sensory Integration

A Handbook for Those who Support People with Severe Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Phoebe Caldwell
With Jane Horwood

2008, Paperback: £12.99/ $22.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-626-5, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 112pp

Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, intellectual disabilities, occupational therapy, sensory issues, sensory stimulation