National Autism Assessment Centre, UK
Dr Jill Aylott, PhD, MBA, PgCert(Ed), RN is a global health systems strategist and Founder of the National Autism Assessment Centre (NAAC), where she leads the design and delivery of scalable, governance-led autism diagnostic services across the United Kingdom. She has pioneered the Neurodiversity Insight Screeningâ„¢ model an innovative, evidence-informed framework providing structured insight, wellbeing measurement and practical, solutions-focused guidance for families while they await formal diagnostic assessment, addressing critical delays within overstretched health systems.
A doctoral-qualified nurse, Dr. Aylott develops clinically defensible, ICD-11 aligned neurodevelopmental pathways that integrate research, regulatory compliance and real-world implementation. Her academic work explores leadership, collective sensemaking and patient safety culture in complex healthcare environments.
Internationally, she advances health system capacity development and workforce sustainability through fellowship programmes and strategic partnerships in Nepal, India, Ethiopia and Nigeria, contributing to the strengthening of Universal Health Coverage across low- and middle-income countries.