Jess Hendrickx

Jess’ main focus is private non-clincal autism/ADHD assessments, mentoring, and training/public speaking. Jess was trained by Sarah Hendrickx to carry out the non-clinical assessments which are pefect for people that would like confirmation of their neurodivergence, but do not neccessarliy need the full proof that a clinical diagnosis can offer. After the assessment, you will be provided with a comprehensive report outling how you meet/do not meet the diagnostic criteria. A report is written by Jess regardless of the outcome. As of 2026, Jess has assessed and mentored several hundred neurodivergent people.

Jess is also available for training and public speaking events.

Jess is the co-author of Could I Really Be Autistic? (JKP, 2025) - a book for people discovering autism and how to navigate diagnosis. Jess also contribute a chapter on autism and eating to Sarah Hendrickx’s Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum, second edition (JKP, 2024).

Jess took over Hendrickx Associates from Sarah Hendrickx in 2019 and will be your first point of call for all enquiries. She had previously worked for Hendrickx Associates as an Administrator for several years gaining more experience of autism which led her to work as a mentor and coach with young autistic people (16+) and autistic adults. Jess has a clinical diagnosis of autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. She has two children so understands how being autistic can affect pregnancy and motherhood, in both a positive and negative way. Jess is the daughter of Sarah Hendrickx and therefore understands the experience of having an AuDHD parent. Jess has a Post Graduate Certificate in Autism and Asperger Syndrome from Sheffield Hallam University.

Non-clinical & Clinical Assessments

Jess carries out autism assessments. For more information on this service and how to book, please click here.

Training & Presentations

Jess has given presentations and delivered training on many aspects of autism to NHS trusts, AsIAm Ireland, Autism Learns, NAS Sutton, NAS Enfield, The Trainline, Newton Prep School, Ministry of Justice, Axia-ASD to name just a few. She has also spoken at conferenes both in the UK and worldwide. The topics she has covered include; autism overview, different profiles of autism, autism and eating, women & girls, recruitment & interviews, job applications, and how lockdown may effect autistic people.

Please contact us if you would like to book Jess for a Non-Clincal Autism Assessment, conference, webinar or training - info@asperger-training.com.

Jess Hendrickx - What Autistic Women say about Autism (FANNS Conference): https://youtu.be/bdWZZ5M-rnc

Jess Hendrickx - Autistic Women & Girls (AsIAm): https://www.youtube.com/live/xjrtuEVjvsk?feature=share

Jess Hendrickx - My Life on the Autism Spectrum (SEN Talk): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKT5Se7PxEo

Mentoring

Jess offers mentoring to people who are diagnosed or self-identify as autistic. She has a wealth of experience supporting people both pre- and post-diagnosis/identification, in all areas of their lives. Jess has supported parents of autistic/ADHD children, couples navigating relationships where one or both are autistic/ADHD, along with people in work and education. Jess’ strength is coming up with ways to managing life in a way that suits each persons individual neurodivergence. More information on mentoring can be found here.

For any information on autism/ADHD assessments, mentoring & training with Jess, please email info@asperger-training.com.

Jess’ Testimonials

“I have to say, from the bottom of my heart, how absolutely wonderful and delightful the ‘assessment’ was! I just had a really enjoyable time talking with you. Very positive experience and such resonance with your stories and sharing. You really made me feel comfortable being myself and thoroughly accepted and ‘met’ in the dialogue. And so - the me I know myself to be when I’m truly comfortable to be myself and not trying to ensure I don’t take ’too much focus’ showed up. Thank you so much Jess. What a different experience than most people describe receiving a ‘diagnosis’ (inappropriate term as it is for this). It was a very healing experience in itself.”
Helen, Psychotherapist

"Thank you for your helpful advice. It was a joy and relief to talk openly about ASD to a knowledgeable person."

“We would like to thank you for your advice and support that you have given our son. You’ve really helped him accept who he is.”

“Jess is a very friendly and warm person, who makes you feel heard and understood. Our conversations felt very natural and I’ve come away from every session with a greater understanding of myself, a net set of practical ideas, and a clearer plan of how I can move forward. I highly recommend Jess to anyone needing any guidance and advice about autism”

“We have just had an amazing talk by Jess Hendrickx at our Autism Learns: Girls on the Autism Spectrum event. What an incredible presenter - insightful, honest, brave and funny. Not only that, but she was extremely educational; we gained some real insights into growing up as an autistic teenager and also some useful hints and tips on how to improve the wellbeing of the wonderful autistic individuals we support. Thanks so much, Jess!”
Kate Laird, Autism Learns

“I just want to say thank you to Jess for taking me through my assessment gently and for the wisdom shared and validation I felt.”

"Thanks to Jess as I have found this process extremely helpful. It has helped me to make sense of so much and I am so glad that I took the step.”

“Thank you very much to Jess for making me feel so at ease and heard during the assessment. I felt very anxious at the outset and Jess made it a helpful, positive and enlightening experience. I feel like it was a very first positive step in the journey ahead to understand myself and create better coping strategies.”