Creating lasting change through compassionate, steady progress.

Natasha has a Bachelor of Science (Psychology), a Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies and is currently completing her Masters of Autism Studies. She has worked with paediatric populations in a variety of settings and roles across the Toowoomba region.

Natasha enjoys working as part of a team to combine knowledge and expertise, in order to create tailored therapeutic interventions that are enjoyable, individualised and person-centred. 

Her key interest area is working with neurodiverse children and their families, using a combination of play-based and evidence-based interventions, to create meaningful goal progression and optimal health and wellbeing outcomes.  

She enjoys connecting with children and their families and believes that genuine positive relationships and connections are the cornerstone of any successful therapeutic intervention.

Natasha is passionate about creating a compassionate, respectful and fun therapeutic environment that provides ‘just-right’ supports and opportunities, in order to unlock each child's potential.

Qualifications:

• Masters of Autism Studies (In Training)
• Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies
• Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

Key Expertise:

• Autism Support for children and families, using tailored, evidence-based interventions.
• Play-Based Therapy to promote emotional regulation, communication, and social skills.
• Behavioural Interventions for managing challenging behaviours and enhancing goal progression.
• Individualised Support Plans designed to meet the unique needs of neurodiverse children.
• Parent and Family Coaching to help families navigate autism-related challenges and foster positive relationships.
• Therapeutic Assessments to evaluate emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs.
• Collaboration with Other Professionals to ensure holistic, person-centred care.
• School-Based Support for children to improve social skills, peer interactions, and emotional regulation.
• Play Therapy to help children express emotions and work through past trauma.