Autism Consultancy

We offer trusted, evidence-based autism consultancy, therapy, education and training.

With over 27 years' experience working with children, adolescents, families, schools and support teams, Anita brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her consultative and therapeutic work.

Having worked as an Autism Consultant, Autism Advisor and a Special Education leader in both the public and private sectors, Anita has led regional and statewide teams in promoting inclusive education and with a specific focuson building capacity in individuals, families, agencies and schools. Anita promotes the building of sustainable autism friendly cultures, classrooms and environments. she teaches and promotes evidence-based and best-practice strategies for teaching and supporting young people and adults with autism.

Anita is a member of the Positive Partnerships National Delivery Team, providing professional learning and parent/carer workshops in evidence-based and best practice autism theory and practice. She has trained under both national and international leaders in the autism field, including Dr Tony Attwood & Michelle Garnett, Michelle Garcier Winner and Leah Kuypers. Anita is trained and experienced in delivering Social Thinking CurriculumTM and Zones of RegulationTM programs.

We work closely with other allied health professionals, service providers and multidisplinary teams.

Our practice offers individual therapy and psychoeducation for:

• emotional and sensory regulation
• understanding the diagnostic process
• implementing recommendations from assessments and diagnostic reports
• managing family stress
• navigating access to allied health and therapy services
• social and emotional learning and skill development
• managing sensory challenges
• managing difficult behaviour
• building independence and resilience
• addressing school-based challenges
• planning for learning

We offer group work for :

• social and emotional learning and skill development
• social learning and development
• emotional and sensory regulation
• family support

Professional Learning and Workshops:

• autism theory and best practice strategies and supports
• emotion regulation
• positive behaviour support
• mental health and wellbeing

Anita works with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.

Please contact Anita for further information and/or to register your interest in group work and workshops.

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