Cecilia holds dual qualifications in Speech Pathology and Psychology. She holds a Bachelor degree and Graduate Diploma in Psychology from James Cook University. She completed her Master of Speech Pathology degree at the University of Queensland. She is a dedicated and caring professional who enjoys working with young children and their families to provide personalised therapy to help children achieve their communication and social goals.

Cecilia has eight years’ experience working in the disability sector as a Special Needs therapist specialising in Behavioural Management and Social Communication, and as an Early Intervention teacher in Singapore. Throughout her experience Cecilia has developed a passion for working children with autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and Global Developmental Delay. Cecilia values a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach and believes that goals and strategies of therapy should always align with a family’s primary desired outcomes.

Cecelia is well trained in a variety of therapy approaches, including DIR Floortime, AAC (PECS, PODD, LAMP and Proloquo2Go), the Incredible Years® Parent Group Leader Training Programme, structured teaching and behavioural interventions. Cecilia provides training and guidance to schools, caregivers and other professionals (i.e., Early Intervention teachers, specialist tutors, psychologists). She has also conducted parent workshops and in early intervention and autism.

Stephanie Schrader is an experienced Occupational Therapist with expertise in working with children and their families in their home environment, clinic as well as working collaboratively with schools and other service providers. Stephanie is an enthusiastic therapist who prides herself on her ability to build strong relationships with her young clients. She understands that a child needs to feel calm and comfortable before they can learn which means she focuses on the sensory and emotional needs of the children in her care.

Stephanie is passionate about working with children with autism, intellectual, and developmental disorders and helping them to unlock their potential. She identifies the child’s underdeveloped skills, for example, managing frustration, that can cause them to feel stressed and then dysregulated. Together, Stephanie, the parents, and the child work together to develop the child’s independence and emotional wellbeing.

Stephanie also holds a degree in education giving her an understanding of the learning expectations in the classroom. Stephanie has worked with children to improve their participation in home/educational settings, handwriting, fine and gross motor skills, emotional and sensory regulation, and self-care tasks. Stephanie is trained in a range of interventions including the Alert Program, Zones of Regulation, Video Modeling, Emotional Toolbox and Exploring Feelings program (Tony Attwood), Learn to Play program (Karen Stagnitti), and many more.