Elaine Nicholson

Elaine Nicholson MBE is an English Counsellor known for her work centered on people impacted by autism and Asperger syndrome.

Nicholson founded the autism-centred charity, Action For Asperger's was founded by Nicholson and provides help for those living with, and those living alongside, Asperger's syndrome or autism.^[1] In 2016, she became the first person in the United Kingdom to be awarded an MBE for work in Asperger's and autism education.^[2] In 2018, Nicholson was on the short list for The Guardian's public servant of the year award.^[3] and was named alumni of the month by her alma mater, De Montfort University.^[4]