Dean has worked in the field of learning disabilities for a number of years having started his
career as a support worker.

Dean has both professional and personal experience in the field of learning disability having
supported his parents with his younger brother.

“Through my personal experience, I empathise and understand the struggles that families supporting individuals presenting with behaviours of concern face.”

Dean has studied at the Tizard Centre, completed the ATLASS course in conjunction with
Studio 3 and undergone training with the IABA.

Dean’s interests lay in promoting an organisational approach to positive behaviour support,
the reduction of restrictive practices and supporting individuals to make the transition from
hospital placements to successful long-term community placements.