Managing Therapist & Developmental Educator

Qualifications

• Master of Autism Studies, Griffith University, 2018

• Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics), University of New England, 2011

• Graduate Diploma in Education (Adult, Vocational and Workplace Learning), 2011

• Member of DEAI (Developmental Educators Australia Incorporated) member number #3324347

• Pearson Assessments Level B Accreditation for Allied Health Professionals

• Peers® Certified Trainer, UCLA

• Autplay Certified Trainer, Sydney Centre for Creative Change & Dr Robert Jason Grant

• Certified Facilitator of LEGO® Based Therapy

• Art Therapy Practitioner Qualification, Scholastico

• The Zones of Regulation Certification

Approach & Philosophy

My business motto is “Transform yourself’. This means that everyone can become whatever they want be. My business logo is a chameleon and and butterfly. A chameleon changes depending on the situation, and a butterfly grows into a beautiful being. I believe that everyone needs to be given an opportunity to be helped and to learn to help themselves. I also believe in supporting and working with the families and other important people in the person’s life.

Areas of Professional Interest

• Autism, ADHD, intellectual impairments, learning difficulties

• Neurodivergent lived experience

• Children, adolescents and young adults

• Focused on helping the parents and families of people with differences

• Play-based therapy

Hobbies Outside of Work

• Art including photography and water-colour painting

• Crafts of all kinds

• Gardening

• Japan and cute Japanese stuff

Quotes I Love

“As the caterpillar undergoes transformation within the cocoon before emerging as a butterfly; likewise, life experiences shape character.” - Lorna Jackie

“I like being like a chameleon who transforms herself with each role.” - Oscar Isaac