Spectrum Village- Autism Learning Center

Spectrum Village- Autism Learning Center
Hervey Bay, 4655
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Autism-Behaviour Therapist
Jessica is an Autism Consultant with a Graduate Certificate in Education (Autism studies) and has also undertaken studies in Education Support, Allied health and Psychology.

She is an experienced professional with a vast knowledge of ASD and first-hand experience. Jessica believes every person should have access to support for their loved ones on the spectrum.

Jessica brings a lot of passion to Spectrum Village and is thrilled to make a positive difference in the lives of children and their families.

Jessica is a registered member with several professional Autism and Early Childhood organisations across the country. Each year, she attends a variety of webinars and conferences to help her clients on their Autism journey better.

Jessica has qualifications in animal training and is available to assist individuals in training their pets to be a relaxed committed member of the family.

Jessica looks for the ‘ability’ in your loved one with Autism.

Jessica sees the ‘ability’ in disability.

When Jess is away from the office she enjoys spending time with her family of 3 human boys, and four-legged fur babies, camping/4WDing and swimming, reading, riding motorbikes and practicing Yoga.

Qualifications

Jessica’s additional training and experience include, but is not limited to:

Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) Training
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)- Level 1 Training
Sounds for literacy Cued Articulation Certificate
Feeding Therapy: A Sensory-Motor Approach- Level 1
Paediatric Feeding and Swallowing Certificate
Paediatric Occupational Therapy: Infants Certificate
Early Start Denver Model- Introductory Workshop
Deaf Services QLD Auslan Short Course Introduction and Level 1 Course
Key Word Sign
Certified ABA Therapist
Certified 3a Practitioner – Abecedarian Approach Australia
Allied Health Assistance Course
Licensed facilitator for Friends Resilience Programs
Licensed facilitator for 1-2-3 Magic & Emotion Coaching
ASD workshops presented by ASD specialists: Professor Tony Attwood, Professor Temple Grandin, Dr Michelle Garnett, Tim Sharp, and others.

Experience

Years Worked
11+
Ages Supported

1-18 years old

Autism Specific
Yes
School Experience
Yes
Skills
Social Skills, Managing Behaviour, Non-verbal, Complex Issues, School Refusal, Test Analysis
Willingness to travel
50km
Home or Centre Based
Home, Centre, School
Pre-School/ School Consultations
Yes
Social Skills Groups/ School Transition

Yes

Availability
Monday
Appointment only
Tuesday
Appointment only
Wednesday
Appointment only
Thursday
Appointment only
Friday
Appointment only
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Services
Dietitian, Occupational therapy, Personal care, Psychology, counselling, behaviour support, Skills support - school, work, life, Social activities, Speech therapy, Support worker, Supported employment
NDIS Registered Provider
No
Psychological Assessments/ Consultations
No
Multi-disciplinary teams Speech/OT

Yes

Regional Services

Yes- telehealth

Contact Information
Contact

Location

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