I offer support tailored to your needs, including: comprehensive assessment, counselling and therapy, school support, presentations, and workshops

ASD/ASC (autism)/ADHD Assessments and Co-occurring conditions

If you or your child are wondering whether autism or ADHD might be part of your experience, a professional assessment can offer clarity and direction. I provide comprehensive psychological assessments using gold-standard tools and clinical interviews. These assessments are suitable for:

  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adults seeking a first-time diagnosis or re-evaluation

Adaptive Behaviour Assessment

An adaptive behaviour assessment is an essential component of assessments for autism/ADHD and/or intellectual disability (ID) because it provides critical information that IQ tests alone cannot capture. Adaptive behaviour refers to the practical, everyday skills needed to function and meet environmental demands, including:

  • Conceptual skills (e.g., language, reading, money, time, number concepts)
  • Social skills (e.g., interpersonal skills, responsibility, self-esteem, rule- following)
  • Practical skills (e.g., self-care, safety, daily living, work skills)

Assessment can be used to assess people of all ages. NB: If you are seeking a comprehensive functional assessment, please consult Occupational Therapist

Cognitive and Educational Assessments

Cognitive assessments are important to:

  • Understand thinking strengths and weaknesses
  • Assess for Intellectual Disability
  • Explore uneven cognitive profiles (common in autism and ADHD)
  • Differentiate between developmental delay vs. learning disorder vs. attention-related issues
  • Inform interventions, accommodations, or school supports.

Educational assessment is useful to:

  • Identify specific learning disorders (e.g., dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia)

Determine if academic performance matches cognitive potential Inform tailored educational plans or Individualised Learning Plans (ILPs)
Support applications for funding, school accommodations, or exam adjustments.

Counselling & Therapy for Neurodivergent Individuals

Individual Therapy for neurodivergence and co-occurring conditions. Therapy can help neurodivergent individuals navigate everyday challenges, manage emotional well-being, and build on their strengths. My therapeutic approach is respectful, collaborative, and adapted to each client’s needs and communication style. Therapy areas include:

  • Emotion understanding, expression, and regulation
  • Social communication
  • Social skills
  • Self-esteem and identity
  • Executive functioning (organisation, time management, focus, etc.)
  • Coping with sensory sensitivities
  • Navigating relationships or life transitions
  • Personal growth

For Parents, Partners, and Families of Neurodivergent Individuals

Therapy offers tailored support relevant to your experience and circumstances as a parent, partner, or relative of a neurodivergent individual. The aim is to add insight, provide guidance, and practical strategies to strengthen relationships, overcome challenges, and optimise desired outcomes and quality of life for all parties.

  • Referrals to allied health services

School or Employment support

School observation visits

  • Reviewing Individual Education Plans (ILPs)
  • Care Team Meetings with school staff
  • Professional development for staff
  • Reports and recommendations for primary, secondary and tertiary education accommodations
  • Workplace adjustments and accommodations

Presentations

(based on request)