Carina is a Developmental Educator and specialist in Autism. She has worked in the Early Childhood and Education sector for 15 years, working with children ages 0-12 yrs. Throughout that time she has developed a passion for working with children and their families, who have a diagnosis of Autism.
She also has a personal lived experience, being a Mum of children who are neurodiverse. Carina completed her Masters of Autism in 2020 through the University of Wollongong, and is a registered Developmental Educator.
She believes that it is important to adopt a holistic and person-centered approach within therapy, focusing on the individual’s strengths, while also developing strategies that can assist them in their daily life.
Carina works in collaboration with other allied health professionals as well as in partnership with the client, their families, and their support network.
She has an interest in self-determination and self-advocacy skills and supporting autistic and neurodiverse individuals in developing these skills. She also holds a board position for a not-for-profit organization.
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