Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Services
We are proud to offer Neuroaffirming (Neurodiversity-affirming) Speech Pathology Occupational Therapy services!
Allied Health for neurodivergent people continues to evolve. With new research, emerging intervention approaches, and increased advocacy from diverse voices, our professional community is growing rapidly. A key development is how we approach treatment for neurodivergent people, shifting from trying to “fix” differences to celebrating each individual’s unique way of being.
Our team is committed to empowering neurodivergent individuals to feel confident in who they are. We support communication, self-advocacy, social awareness, and learning adaptations in ways that resonate with each participant’s strengths and preferences.
We partner with families, friends, schools, and workplaces to build environments where positive relationships and genuine connections can thrive. Supports can be delivered where the participant’s and their carers need it most – home, at school, or via telehealth, ensuring flexibility and accessibility for everyone involved.
Neurodiversity-affirming practice recognises that every brain develops differently. Instead of trying to make neurodivergent people appear ‘typical’, this approach values their authentic presentation and focuses on their personal goals. It acknowledges that neurodivergence itself is not a flaw or condition to be ‘fixed’.
Historically, interventions like Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) were used by many Speech Pathologists for Autistic clients, especially children. However, Autistic adults and other neurodivergent individuals have identified ABA as harmful, leading clinicians to adopt more respectful, person-centred methods. At The Behaviour Blueprint, we do not use ABA.
We view Autism and ADHD as natural variations in brain function—unique, not defective.
Therapy goals and techniques are chosen to improve each person’s day-to-day experiences, rather than making them conform to a ‘typical’ model.
While we celebrate neurological differences, we also recognise that neurodivergent people can be disabled by barriers in their environment.
Traditional social skills training often implies neurotypical communication is the ideal. We prefer empowering participants to understand others and make informed choices about how they interact.
Instead of steering participants away from their passions, we harness these interests to enrich learning and communication.
We know words matter. We use terms like ‘Autistic person’ instead of ‘person with Autism’ to acknowledge and affirm neurodivergent identities.
We encourage participants and their families to speak up for their needs and preferences, giving them greater autonomy in everyday situations.
Receptive & Expressive Language Support
We support with non-verbal communication, low level AAC, training of Teachers, Support Workers and family members, key word sign, Talking Mats and developing any systems or visuals that support communication in a person’s daily life.
Specialist Skills in Behaviour
We tailor interventions to honour each participant’s strengths, respect their unique traits and help them communicate their needs more effectively to reduce challenging behaviours.
Capacity Building in Daily Life
All supports are functional and designed to support skills across a range of real-life settings and routines – home, school, work, or social environments.
Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS)
Courtney is a certified CPS provider, focusing on working alongside participants to address problems together, guided by the belief that “kids do well if they can” (and adults too).
Holistic and Supporters-Centred Care
We believe participants thrive when their supporters – parents, teachers, or carers – are also educated, involved, and empowered. Supporters have the greatest long-term impact, so we ensure they feel confident and well-equipped.
Cognitive Supports
We support participants with skills related to memory, attention, planning, and organisation – often called executive functioning. These supports are tailored to real-life needs, helping participant’s build strategies that improve independence and daily participation.
Sensory Processing and Emotional Regulation
We support participants and their supporters to understand sensory needs and emotional responses. Supports are tailored to promote comfort, regulation and participation across everyday environments.
Basic Equipment & Pressure Care
We can assist with solutions that support comfort, safety and participation in daily routines. This may include simple aids to support mobility, positioning, or independence. Please note: we are not currently accepting referrals for complex wheelchair assessments.
Sleep Support
Our Occupational Therapist brings additional training in infant and toddler sleep, with a growing focus on supporting sleep in neurodivergent people.
Functional Capacity Assessments
We complete thorough assessments to understand a participant’s current strengths and support needs across daily activities. These assessments inform NDIS planning and goal-setting.
Courtney, the founder of The Behaviour Blueprint, is a Speech Pathologist with over 16 years’ experience working with children and adults across hospital (acute and rehabilitation), rural and remote, and disability settings. She was previously an Advanced Behaviour Support Practitioner, but soon realised the deeper impact she could make by supporting participants with challenging behaviours through the communication lens unique to Speech Pathology.
Courtney now specialises in helping participants build skills in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving – particularly in partnership with the key people in their lives. She is a certified Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) Provider and a qualified Breathwork Practitioner.
To learn more about Courtney’s story, click below
In-Person: Serving the West Kimberley region
Online: Telehealth sessions for those located beyond our local area
If you are self-managed or plan-managed under the NDIS, you may be able to use your plan for our services. We recommend consulting your Support Coordinator and/or the NDIS to confirm whether your supports with us can be funded.
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