Welcome to Specialisterne NI
Specialisterne NI is a social enterprise which contributes to Specialisterne’s international goal of 1 million careers for autistic people. With autistic people and employers, we create solutions that reduce the barriers for autistic people to be part of communities, and to enjoy careers.
Meet the Team
We have a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about Autism and skilled in recruitment consultancy, assessment and career support.
What makes us different is our knowledge of Autism and of business environments. All of our team have studied Autism at university, usually to Masters level. Everything we do is guided and informed by our autistic community.
We use these skills to help autistic people or people who have a communication difference, start or continue careers and we assist companies to welcome and develop the talents of autistic people.

Sharon Didrichsen
An experienced IT recruiter with 11 year in recruitment and 7 years experience in Autism consultancy, Sharon studied a MSc Autism Spectrum Disorders before joining Specialisterne Ireland in 2013 as an Autism Consultant. Sharon brought the model to Belfast in April 2014 where she delivers recruitment, training and support solutions for autistic people and companies.

Elaine Stephens
Elaine has a MSc Autistic Spectrum Disorders and worked at Queens University for 3 years supporting students on the Autistic Spectrum prior to joining Specialisterne N in 2015.
Meet members of Specialisterne NI’s Connect4 and Recruit teams
Connect4 is an inter-school autistic community programme.
Recruit programmes support autistic people to secure careers.

Sian Dunwoody

Stacey Austin
