Services

At Autistic Joy, I provide strengths-based, neuro-affirming support for autistic, ADHD and otherwise neurodivergent people, their families, carers and the professionals who support them.

Drawing on both professional experience and lived experience as an autistic and ADHD woman with a PDA profile, I offer practical, compassionate support that honours each person's unique way of being.

Whether you are seeking advocacy, guidance, education or emotional support, my goal is to help you better understand yourself, navigate systems with confidence, and build a life that works for you.

Navigating disability, education, health and community systems can be overwhelming. I provide advocacy support to help individuals and families understand their rights, communicate effectively with services, and access the supports they need.

Support may include:

• NDIS access and navigation
• School advocacy
• Preparing for meetings
• Understanding reports and recommendations
• Communicating with service providers
• Building self-advocacy skills

Sometimes the most valuable support comes from talking with someone who understands.

I provide mentoring and support for autistic adults, ADHD adults, late-diagnosed women, parents of neurodivergent children, carers and families navigating life with autism, ADHD and PDA.

Together we can explore:

• Understanding a new diagnosis
• Unmasking and authentic living
• Autistic identity
• Self-acceptance
• Autistic burnout
• Parenting neurodivergent children
• Navigating family relationships
• Building confidence and self-advocacy

Recovery coaching focuses on helping people build capacity, increase independence and work towards meaningful goals.

Support is individualised and may include:

• Goal setting
• Building routines and systems
• Executive functioning support
• Increasing community participation
• Identifying strengths and barriers
• Connecting with services and supports

I provide education and professional learning opportunities for families, schools, organisations and community groups seeking to better understand neurodiversity.

Topics may include:

• Autism
• ADHD
• PDA
• Neuro-affirming practice
• Supporting neurodivergent students 
• Understanding behaviour through a neurodiversity-affirming lens
• Creating inclusive environments

Family separation can be particularly complex when neurodivergent children are involved.

I provide support to help families understand and communicate the needs of neurodivergent children within family law processes. This may include advocacy, practical support, documentation assistance and helping parents understand how neurodivergence may impact a family's experiences and needs.

I am currently completing a Diploma of Counselling and offer counselling support within the scope of my training and experience.

My counselling approach is person-centred, strengths-based and neuro-affirming. I am particularly interested in supporting autistic and ADHD adults, late-diagnosed women, parents of neurodivergent children, and people exploring identity, self-understanding and wellbeing.