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Collaboration with Families, Health Professionals & Schools
Susan may work predominantly with your child in an individual session. Additionally it is also essential, in most cases, to work together with parents, health care professionals and the school community, to ensure consistent support and best practice.
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Early Intervention & School Support
Susan has worked in a range of educational settings and has a vast amount of experience in working with children and young adults from the preschool years through to high school.
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Behaviour & Communication Support
A person’s behaviour, communication and sensory needs are closely linked. Susan works with her clients and their families to identify why behaviours are occurring; understanding what children are wanting to communicate; and which supports need to be put in place in order to remove the barriers to communication.
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Social Skills, Play Skills & Technology
Susan has over 20 years experience as a mum and an educator. Her wealth of experience with both neurotypical and neurodiverse children has enabled her to develop expertise in providing learning opportunities in the fields of social skills, play skills and technology.
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Visual Resources for Autism
“I THINK IN PICTURES. Words are like a second language to me. I translate both spoken and written words into pictures”. Temple Grandin (adult with autism).
This quote explains perfectly why visual resource are essential for those with autism. Susan creates individualised visual resources to support her clients.
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Counselling for Special Needs
Susan is currently completing a diploma in counselling. She implements evidence-based therapies to provide support for children and young adults who have disabilities. She counsels parents and carers through her wealth of experience and continued study.
What People Are Saying
“Before I came to Susan, I was swearing and yelling and now, after I've come here for a year, she has helped me to stop it. With activities and games and it is really helping."
— B (8 years old)
“Joy, affection and love has been brought back into our relationship. I enjoy spending time with Eve and look forward to growing our relationship together and having it grow into something really special. It has brought back mums smile.”
— Eve’s Mum
“I want to say thank you to Susan because she helped me have a better relationship with my Mum. ♡♡”
— Eve
“I can’t recommend Susan enough. She has helped my children in so many ways. Susan thinks outside the square and understands that all kids are different. She assesses them and works out strategies to help them and that suit them and how they think. She also has the experience as a Special Needs Teacher and years of study along with a very caring nature. The whole package.”