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Autism Consultant
Alyse Williamson

Alyse holds degrees in Psychology and Education, along with a Master's in Education. In her role with the Department of Education, she has served as a classroom teacher, an Autism key teacher for the Geraldton Lighthouse Model, and a Deputy Principal, where she managed the Special Educational Needs portfolio.

 

Alyse has provided professional development in Autism and has trained educators who work closely with autistic children and young people. She has developed intervention strategies to address complex behaviours and is adept at observing and collecting data on student behaviours, which informs behaviour plans, risk management strategies, and interventions. Coming with a wealth of experience and knowledge, Alyse offers guidance and support to staff, families, and students with diverse learning needs, including Autism, ADHD, and Specific Learning Disorders.

 

Recently, Alyse completed a Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies from Griffith University, enhancing her understanding of contemporary autism theories and practices. These further studies have enabled her to design and implement individualised programs for those with autism, ensuring they are goal-oriented and tailored to meet specific needs.

Our Autism Consultant, Alyse Williamson, is uniquely positioned in the Geraldton region to provide personalised support and guidance to individuals, families, and organisations working with autistic children. As part of her role at In 3 Minds, Alyse will offer customised strategies to help navigate challenges in communication, behaviour, social skills, and sensory sensitivities. She will also provide tailored support to educators, therapists, parents, and caregivers. Alyse's services include creating personalised plans, training staff, and ensuring that environments are both inclusive and supportive. Her consultations will be focused on achieving specific goals that promote independence, improve quality of life, advocate for individual needs, and foster positive outcomes for those with autism.

Autism Consultancy Services

Level 1

Pre-Diagnosis Support

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Supporting families exploring autism

assessment options for their child

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  • Education & support in reference to presentation of autism

  • Observation planning to establish assessment needs

  • Strategies to support family understanding of autism diagnosis

  • Liaison with schools & care facilities to obtain relevant information 

  • Implementation of screening tools to identify symptom & traits consistent with autism

  • Information sharing & recommendations surrounding assessment options

  • Support for accessing assessment pathways, therapies or training programs â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

Level 3

In home/family Support & Maintenance 

Customised support for families who

have a child with autism 

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  • Support is tailored to specific families needs, requests & NDIS goals

  • Support includes monitoring & modification of support/behaviour plans, 

  • Regular contact with school/care services to ensure smooth implementation of recommendations

  • Collaboration with schools/care facilities as individual needs change

  • Collaboration between family & NDIS support services to provide up to date information and support

  • Parental & educator training & support. â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

Cool Kids Anxiety Program

An evidence-based cognitive behavioural skills approach program supports children and their family to help them better understand and manage anxiety.

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This 10 session program is suitable for both neurotypical and neurodivergent children aged between 7 and 17 years.

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Level 2 

Post-Diagnosis Support

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Helping families navigate support after a

recent diagnosis of their child

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  • Meetings with family/carers to identify challenges & establish support needs

  • Liaison with schools/care services with the option of developing support & behaviour plans to assist educators & families

  • Attendance at meetings/case conferences to ensure transparency of information & identify ongoing support needs

  • Home based observations & recommendations,   

  • Ongoing family support to navigate services, therapies or training. 

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Level 4

Education & Care Services Consultancy

Consultancy available to schools and

education and care services.

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  • Client observation & development of comprehensive & individualised reports

  • Meetings with schools/care services to discuss complex needs of the child

  • Working systematically with educators to provide recommendations for ongoing support.

  • Collaboration with stakeholders for the development & implementation of support plans

  • Individualised strategies to support children with complex needs.

  • Supporting staff in creating an autism friendly school or care service. â€‹

Enquiries and Support

Providing information regarding consultancy services, assessment options, service provision & referral pathways in the region

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P 0457 324 745

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E alyse@in3minds.com.au

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Autism consultancy services are available to both private and NDIS clients. Please contact us directly to discuss your needs!

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