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Lorraine McAleer
Founder & CEO of Learning SPACE · 25+ years in autism, neurodiversity & inclusion · Late-identified autistic · Award-winning entrepreneur
About Lorraine
Where expertise meets lived experience
Lorraine McAleer is the founder and CEO of Learning SPACE, bringing over 25 years of experience in education, autism, and inclusion. As a qualified teacher with a Graduate Certificate in Autism - and as a late-identified autistic individual herself - Lorraine brings both deep professional knowledge and powerful personal perspective to every stage and microphone she steps up to.
Since founding Learning SPACE in 2007, she has grown it into an award-winning, nationally trusted provider of sensory, educational, and specialist resources across the UK and Ireland, leading major public sector programmes worth millions and transforming outcomes for neurodivergent individuals, families, and the professionals who support them.
Qualified teacher & autism specialist
Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies, with 25+ years working in education and specialist inclusion roles across the UK and Ireland.
Lived experience voice
As a late-identified autistic, Lorraine's personal story adds an authenticity and depth that no textbook can offer - real, relatable, and deeply impactful.
Award-winning entrepreneur
Recognised through multiple business accolades including entrepreneurial awards, customer service honours, and runner-up Business Person of the Year.
Trusted by the public sector
Projects with Family Fund, Belfast Education & Library Board, and the national AIM programme (3.3M) - delivered with consistency and impact.
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