Media & Speaking
My mix of professional expertise and lived experience has lead to a number of opportunities:
Interviews & Podcasts
The Untypical Parent Podcast- Episode 16
I chat to Liz Evans, The Untypical OT, about neurodivergence and chronic illness, managing conflicting sensory needs and conversations about disability, letting go of the ‘shoulds’ and outsourcing to be able to focus on what’s most meaningful and important.
The Homeschool OT Podcast - Episode 53
I chat to Sarah Collins about redefining rest, why it is a necessity and my categorisation of 4 different kinds of rest: spiritual, physical, cognitive and emotional.
Youtube version - Apple podcasts - Blog
Different kinds of rest resources on the website: my blog, worksheet and graphic series
Radio Interview: Fresh FM - Fresh Start Friday October 4th 2024
I’m interviewed by Grant Knowles chatting about occupational therapy, neurodivergence and what I do in my private practice.
My piece starts about 35 minutes in and goes for about 20 minutes. Recording available here.
Newspaper Interview: Golden Bay Weekly Friday October 4th 2024
I was interviewed by Ronnie Short about what I do in my occupational therapy practice supporting neurodivergent adults. The story is on page 8, digital version available here.
The Neurodivergent Voices Podcast - Season 2: Episode 6
I chat to Rachel and Stephanie about occupational therapy, neurodivergence and my desire to create ripples of change.
Embracing ADHD: Stories of Navigating Therapy - hosted by Embrace the Muchness
An interview series with adults with ADHD who have participated in mental health therapy. In the third interview on this Youtube playlist I share my experiences getting diagnosed as well as what's been helpful and unhelpful in my experiences of therapy and what I wish mental health therapists knew.
The Brave OT Podcast with Carlyn Neek - episodes 22 & 23
I chat about my journey to finding occupational therapy and creating a business that works for my energy needs, neurodivergence and health. I always love talking with Carlyn and this chat is split into two episodes as there were so many amazing topics!
Note: this was recorded May 2023 and released March 2024, so a few details about the business have changed since then, but my values and way of practicing remain the same.
Parenting Neurodivergent Kids Together with Tanya Valentin
We talk about neurodivergence, chronic illness, menstrual cycles and rest.
Autistic Revolution interview with Laura the ND Nurse
This interview appeared in the launch edition of Autistic Revolution in the sensory processing section and is also available on Youtube. Laura and I had a great chat about sensory processing and how our sensory experiences impact our wellbeing.
Writing & Guest Posts
Autistic Revolution
An online magazine created by a team of Autistic individuals with submissions from the Autistic community. I am the page guide for the sensory processing section.
View all articles from the launch edition.
Second edition available now. I worked with Autistically Scott on an article on the crossover of sensory processing with passions and interests.
For submissions: https://autistic-revolution.com/contact-and-submissions
Articles published on The Mighty
Invited Speaker & Guest Lectures
OTPED supporting neurodivergent students Q&A panel - September 2025
Panel member discussing supporting neurodivergent students on placement.
Guest Lecture: Looking After Ourselves - A Neurodiversity Affirming Perspective - September 2025
For the third year occupational therapy students at the University of Canberra.
The Importance of Accessibility and Adjustments - August 2025
Training developed and delivered for the Australian National University exam invigilators, exams team, and access and wellbeing team.
Neurodiversity Affirming Sensory Assessment - May 2025
For Occupational Therapy Australia’s Neurodivergent Affirming Special Interest Group.
Expert with lived experience guest session on neurodivergent wellbeing - April 2025
For the Occupational Therapy program at the University of South Queensland.
Conference Presentations
Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference 2025 - Adelaide
Oral presentation: Finding belonging as neurodivergent occupational therapists: Supporting ourselves so we can support others
This is an ongoing project, the oral presentation gave an overview of some of the key themes of a research survey, data analysis is ongoing.
Workshop: Doing Neurodiversity Affirming and Trauma-Informed Occupational Therapy
There was standing room only at the workshop and the support was so heart-warming!
Poster: A Different Kind of Rest: Management, Movement and Meditation for ME/CFS
Poster: Supporting engagement: Lived experience feedback on neurodiversity affirming practice in mental health
Yellow Ladybugs Conference 2025 - online
What’s Your Point of View Panel - speaking about my experiences of neurodivergence and chronic illness and how I work with people with similar experiences.
OTNZ-WNA National Conference 2023 - Dunedin/Ōtepoti
My first conference! I had a poster titled Values As A Guiding Force Supporting Engagement and Meaning-Making and did an oral presentation called A Different Kind of Rest.
You can read more about my experience in this blog
This poster also featured at the OT Exchange 2024 in Perth.
OTNZ-WNA Clinical Workshops 2024 - Hamilton/Kirikiriroa
Workshop: Doing Neurodiversity Affirming and Trauma Informed Occupational Therapy
Workshop: Exploring Power and Privilege in Occupational Therapy Practice Through The Example of a Personal Experience Adapting a Values Exercise - A Tangata Tiriti Perspective on How We Can Better Uphold Te Tiriti
Poster: Finding belonging as a neurodivergent occupational therapist – supporting ourselves so we can support others - the poster text is also available as a blog post
Interested in having me speak?
I’d love to have a conversation about how we can work together!
Some of my Services & Resources
I offer a range of consulting, trainings, and resources, but please contact me if you’d like to discuss how I can help your organisation or audience.
Workshops & Trainings
Online and in-person trainings on Neurodiversity Affirming Practice for Mental Health, Sensory Processing in Mental Health, and Values Exploration.
On-Demand Trainings
Access some of my past trainings, on-demand, at your own speed and in your own time.
Downloadable Resources
A range of worksheets and graphics on topics such as self-care, chronic illness, and mental health, written from a lived experience and occupational therapy perspective.