Phoebe Caldwell

Phoebe Caldwell (now retired) was a practitioner of the social communication approach called Intensive Interaction, working mainly with children and adults on the autistic spectrum. She has over 30 years experience as a practitioner with people whose severe learning disabilities are linked with behavioural distress. Caldwell graduated from the University of Bristol with an honorary doctorate of science in 2011. In 2009, Caldwell was awarded with the Times Sternberg Prize as she has major contributions beyond the age of 70.

She was a Rowntree Research Fellow for four years, and trained professionals, therapists, managers, practitioners, parents and carers in the approach known as Intensive Interaction. She was employed by the NHS, Social Services, Community Services and Education Services to work with difficult-to-provide-for individuals.

She is the author of eight books, including 'Finding You Finding Me', 'From Isolation to Intimacy, and 'Using Intensive Interaction and Sensory Integration' (the latter two with Jane Horwood, Paediatric Occupational Therapist) published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. She also features in four training films. Provided by Wikipedia