Emotional regulation
Learning to recognise emotions, notice the signs of becoming overwhelmed, ask for a break, and discover calming strategies that actually work for them.
Behavioral therapy for autism
Does your child need extra support with communication, emotional regulation, social situations, routines, or everyday challenges?
Individualised support for your child
Support built around your child — not a fixed program.
Every autistic child is different, with their own strengths, needs, preferences, and way of experiencing the world — and support should reflect that individuality.
Alongside my private practice, I collaborate with an autism center where I provide behavioral therapy to autistic children. I take time to understand how your child communicates, what they enjoy, what situations are challenging, and what skills could make everyday life easier and more comfortable for them.
The goal is not to make a child behave or communicate in a particular way simply because it is considered more typical. The focus is on helping them develop useful skills while respecting their personality, preferences, and individual way of experiencing the world.
Support that respects your child
Autism is not something that needs to be “fixed.”
My role is to support your child in developing skills that make daily life easier, improve communication, increase independence, and help them feel more confident understanding and expressing their needs. Therapy is adapted to the child, rather than expecting the child to adapt to therapy.
How I can help
How I can support your child.
Communication & connection
Expressing needs, choices, emotions, and preferences more clearly — through speech, gestures, visual supports, or whatever combination works for your child.
Routines & transitions
Building predictability and preparation so changes and daily routines feel calmer, clearer, and more manageable.
Social understanding
Everyday social situations, taking turns, communicating boundaries, and navigating friendships — without hiding who they are.
Working with parents
Practical strategies you can use at home, so your child experiences consistency between therapy and everyday life. You know your child best — your insight is part of the process.
Behaviour as communication
Understanding the child behind the behaviour.
A child may become overwhelmed, withdraw, repeat certain behaviours, become upset during transitions, or struggle to follow a routine — for many different reasons. Instead of looking only at the behaviour itself, we can explore what may be happening underneath it. For example, a child may be:
- Feeling overwhelmed by sensory input
- Finding it difficult to communicate a need
- Experiencing anxiety or uncertainty
- Struggling with an unexpected change
- Feeling frustrated because a task is too difficult
- Needing more predictability or preparation
- Trying to regulate strong emotions
Understanding the reason behind a behaviour helps us respond more effectively and compassionately.
The whole picture
A holistic approach.
A child’s behaviour and emotional well-being are influenced by many things. I take a holistic approach that considers biological, psychological, and social factors rather than looking at a behaviour in isolation — paying attention to areas such as:
- Emotional well-being
- Communication
- Sensory experiences
- Relationships and social environment
- Daily routines and expectations
- Developmental stage
- Stress and anxiety
- Family context
- Strengths, interests, and individual preferences
Getting started
How we begin, step by step.
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Getting to know your child
We start by understanding your child’s strengths, communication style, interests, daily routines, current challenges, and the areas where support may be most helpful.
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Meaningful goals, together
Together we identify realistic and meaningful goals and develop an approach that fits your child and your family — shaped around your child, never a one-size-fits-all program.
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An ongoing, supportive process
Progress can be a major new skill or something small but meaningful — communicating a need more clearly, coping with a change more comfortably, or completing part of a routine with less support. We review as we go and adjust so it keeps fitting your child.
Meaningful progress
What progress can look like.
- Communicating needs more effectively
- Recognising and managing emotions
- Coping strategies for overwhelming situations
- Feeling more comfortable with routines and transitions
- More independence in everyday activities
- More confidence in social situations
- Expressing preferences and boundaries more clearly
- Skills that support daily life and well-being
Progress is individual and often gradual. The focus is not on comparing your child with other children, but on meaningful progress based on their own needs and abilities.
FAQ
A few things you might be wondering.
Yes. Support is always individualised around your child’s strengths, needs, communication style, and goals — never a one-size-fits-all program.
Absolutely. You know your child in a way no therapist can after only a few sessions, so your observations are an important part of the process. We also explore practical strategies you can use in everyday situations at home.
No. I look at the whole picture — emotions, communication, sensory experiences, relationships, routines, and well-being — as well as your child’s strengths and interests.
Not at all. Autism is not something that needs to be “fixed.” The goal is to help your child build useful skills while continuing to be fully themselves.
Other services
More ways I can help.
Ready to take the first step?
The first step toward change is reaching out. Book a free, no-obligation 10-minute call and we’ll see together whether this is the right fit.