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Resource Kit
Which health and therapy professionals should you contact?
The following list of professionals is not exhaustive but simply representative of the contacts fostered by ABIQ parents and members. Whilst we have found that some practitioners are not extensively experienced with Autism or ABA, we have found them to be good at what they do, and can therefore help parents in their quest for information and direction. However, please remember that choosing professionals to work with your child is a very personal decision, and there may be people on this list that you have had less than positive interactions with. We would then suggest that you try the next person on the list, or if you decide to search for your own practitioner and you do find someone you really like, let us know. We'd be only too happy to add them and let everyone else know too.
DISCLAIMER
ABIQ has made no enquiries about any of the service providers on this list and does not vouch for their qualifications, credentials or ABA experience. ABIQ and its members (including members of its Committee of Management) disclaim all liability and responsibility for the results of any act or omission made on the basis of information given or not given in this list.
Queensland Based Services
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Speqtrum Psychology
Ren Sculthorpe
Clinical Psychologist
7 Reid St Wooloongabba
Mob: 0448 1444 52
email: ren.sculthorpe@gmail.com
Providing ABA home based programs and clinical psychology services.
Families may be eligible for Medicare rebates up to $128 per consult.
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Applied Behaviour Analysis Queensland ABAQ
Contact: Leslie Workmon-McGahan, B.Psych, MSpPath, CPSP
Behaviour Analyst
Speech Pathologist
Hanen Certified Speech Pathologist: It Takes Two To Talk, More Than Words
34 Mackay Terrace
Bardon, QLD 4065
(07) 3103 0743
0417 520 523
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Pam Roy, Victorian ABA Providers Pty. Ltd.
Phone: 0407 407 936 / 54852036, Fax 5485 2035
Victorian ABA Providers is a company that specializes in teaching pre-school age children with autism, pervasive developmental disorders, and related developmental disabilities. The intervention program was developed by Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas, Ph.D., and is based on extensive clinical experience and more than 35 years of scientific research conducted in the Psychology Department at UCLA. The program is comprehensive and aimed at enhancing the intellectual, academic, social, and emotional behaviours of young children, so that they may take better advantage of the educational and social opportunities available in their communities and require less professional attention as they grow older.
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Sharon L Monahan B Psych(Hons) MACCP
Consultant Applied Behavioural Analyst
Psychologist
Symetry Psychological Services
PhD (research) candidate
Applied Cognitive Neuroscience Research Centre
School of Psychology, Griffith University
Email: symetry.psych@bigpond.com
URL: http://www.symetry-psychological-services.com
Telephone/SMS: 0408155660
Postal Address: PO Box 761
Mudgeeraba, Queensland 4213
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Autism Partnership QLD
Kirsten Aspin
PO Box 1198
Robina DC,
Gold Coast, Qld. 4226
Ph: (07) 55 359 182
Fax: (07) 55 201 681
Mobile: 0409 013 709
e-mail: kaautpar@aol.com
www.autismpartnership.com
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ABA International Inc.
Nina Valentine, B Psych (Hons)
BACB board certified ABA therapist (cert # 0-05-1768)
Southport, Gold Coast
Ph (07) 5528 3478, Mobile: 0447 802 596
Email: info@abainternational.net,
Web: www.abainternational.net
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Bayside Psychology and Health Services
Providing Clinical Psychological Services and Specialist Disability ABA Programming
Administration: Wendy Hanks
Contact: Kym Jackson
B.Soc.Sci; B.Psych(Hons) AMAPS
Shop 4 Dean Building
Crn Bloomfield & Queen Sts
CLEVELAND QLD 4163
Ph: (07) 3488 0483 Fax: (07) 3286 7238
Interstate ABA Service Providers that service Queensland families
- TEACH Me
Helen Merry
Psychologist
PO Box 803
Hyde Park Q 4812
ph: 4725 4022
fax: 4725 4055
email: HJMerry@bigpond.net.au
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Jill Ireland
Educational Psychologist
Mob: 0407 385 606
Paediatric psychology services provided in the home or educational setting.
Therese de Dassel Psychologist
17/25 Dudley Street
Highgate Hill
QLD 4101
Ph: 3846 0591
Mobile: 0404 479 921
Email: T.dedassel@uq.edu.au
Centre Based Early Intervention Programs
AEIOU
66 Hamilton Road
Moorooka Q 4105
Phone: 3849 6100
Fax: 3849 6122
Email: info@aeiou.org.au
Autism Early Intervention Outcomes Unit - AEIOU Inc.
AEIOU offers an educational program designed and dedicated solely to an intensive early intervention program for children aged 2-6 years.
www.aeiou.org.au
Little Souls Taking Big Steps Child Care and Early Intervention Centre for Children with Autism
Director: Robin Hawkins
PO Box 662
Labrador Qld
Ph: 5563 1490
Options Communication Therapy Centre
Director: Jane Remington-Gurney
Shop 5, Petrie Village Shopping Centre,
Cnr River and Old Dayboro Rd, Petrie
333 Jackson Road, Sunnybank Hills
PO Box 568 Kallangur Q 4503
Tel/Fax: 07 3285 5522
Email: optionsctc@iprimus.com.au
Website: http://www.optionsctc.com.au
Bronwyn Sutton
Certified Practicing Speech Language Pathologist
1/249 Harts Road
Indooroopilly 4068
Ph: 3876 9529
Bronwyn has 15 years experience as a Speech Pathologist with a passion
for working with children on the Autism Spectrum. Bronwyn has worked as a
consultant to schools, Kindergartens and Special Education Settings.
Services include Kindergarten and School Based Assessments and Therapy,
Teacher Aid Training, Teacher Training, Clinic based therapy.
Experienced working with ABA, Relationship Development Intervention,
PECS, PROMPT, TEACH. Conducts workshops on Social Stories and Comic Strip
Conversations.
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Leslie Workmon-McGahan, B.Psych, MSpPath
Behaviour Analyst
Speech Pathologist
Hanen Certified Speech Pathologist: It Takes Two To Talk, More Than Words
111 Joseph Ave.
Moggill, QLD 4070
(07) 3202 7305
(07) 3202 7306
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Marlene Skiba
4 Cornwall Cres
Alexandra Hills Q 4161
Mobile: 0411 591 810
Email: baysidespeech@hotmail.com
Experienced with people of all ages who have special needs,
Alternative Augmentative Communication methods including facilitated communication, Prompt, PECS, key word signing.
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Combined Occupational and Speech Therapy Service
* Christine Hodges (Occupational Therapist)
* Rosemary Cochrane (Speech Pathologist)
A holistic family centred service, based on relationship and play based approaches. We aim to help you to better understand your child and manage everyday routines with your child. We teach parents new communication techniques that will assist their child to pay attention, respond to them and develop social interaction skills. (Some children will be eligible to receive significant government rebates through the new mental health medicare rebate scheme).
Suite 2/18 Pickwick St, Cannon Hill, 4170
Ph: 3217 9144
Email:admin@developmentalchallenges.com
www.developmentalchallenges.com
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FACE Occupational Therapy
Simon Wright (BoccThy)
Families And Children Evolving (FACE) is a mobile holistic Occupational Therapy service providing wide-ranging therapy options for children. Consultations can be made at home or school. FACE offers Occupational Therapy solutions that are aligned with ABA programming from an ABA trained therapist. Other services include Facilitated Communication training.
Contact details: Ph: 0402 946 499
Email: simonwright20@yahoo.com
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Kellie Clayton Occupational Therapists
65B Wilgarning St
Stafford Heights 4031
07 3359 5453
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Priya Cattanach
Helping Hands Occupational Therapy
Tel: 0432 993 886
Email: helpinghands.ot@hotmail.com
PO Box 1885
New Farm Q 4005
Mobile home and school based assessment and therapy service. Priya has over 12 years experience as a childrenŐs OT, specialising in Autism, here and in London. She has expertise in delivering sensory based (including sensory integration therapy), play-focused and school readiness interventions. Priya is also experienced in working with ABA, PECS, TEACCH, Social Stories, Floortime and Hanen. She has worked in and consulted to Autism schools in London, including Tree House and worked with the UQŐs Growing Stronger Project.
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Combined Occupational and Speech Therapy Service
* Christine Hodges (Occupational Therapist)
* Rosemary Cochrane (Speech Pathologist)
A holistic family centred service, based on relationship and play based approaches. We aim to help you to better understand your child and manage everyday routines with your child. We teach parents new communication techniques that will assist their child to pay attention, respond to them and develop social interaction skills. (Some children will be eligible to receive significant government rebates through the new mental health medicare rebate scheme).
Suite 2/18 Pickwick St, Cannon Hill, 4170
Ph: 3217 9144
Email:admin@developmentalchallenges.com
www.developmentalchallenges.com
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Trudy McDonald
Learning Options Centre
7/35 Woodstock Rd
Toowong
QLD 4066
Ph 07 3876 7824
Email: learningoptions@optusnet.com.au
Learning Options Centre offers:
Educational Consultancy
Pre-school / school readiness programme
Primary and Secondary Tuition
Neuro-developmental Therapy
Sound Therapy
Music Therapy
Doctors Specialising in Nutrition, Dietary/Vitamin Therapy and Allergy Testing
- Dr Gary Deed MB.BS Dip Herbal Medicine FACNEM
"YourHealth" Leaders in Intergrative Medicine
YourHealth Carina
830 Old Cleveland Road
Carina Q 4152
Ph: 3395 2455
Fax:3395 2855
Website: www.yourhealth.com.au
Email: drdeed@yourhealth.com.au
- Dr Barry Ryan
Wilmar House Wellness Centre
Lutwyche Rd
Lutwyche Qld
Ph: (07) 3357 6744
- Dr John Ryan (G.P.)
Aspley Medical Centre
1311 Gympie Road
Aspley Q 4034
Phone: 38628811
Doctors specialising in Biomedical Approaches to Autism
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Dr Richard Stuckey (DAN/ Pfeiffer)
Border Medical Clinic
15/ 122 Griffith Street
Coolangatta Q 4225
Ph: (07) 5536 4396
Fax: (07) 5536 4045
Doctors Specialising in Medication and Management
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Interclinical Laboratory Ltd (hair analysis)
After Monday 1-9-2003:
Unit 6/10 Bradford Street
Alexandria NSW 2015
PO Box 630 Gladesville NSW 2111
Ph: (02) 9693 2888
Fax: (02) 9693 1888
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Bioscreen (Urinary Amino Acid Analysis & Faecal Microbial Analysis)
Bio21 Institute, Bldg 404/Room G6
2 Park Drive, The University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC 3010
Tel: 03-9349-5933 or 9349-2577
Fax: 03-9349-1566
E-mail: admin@bioscreenmedical.com
Web : www.bioscreenmedical.com or www.bioscreen.com.au
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"Visionary Health on Beaumont"
Providing advice on detox, health, longevity and rejuvination
Roch Shamley
Pharmacist - Medical Herbalist - Nutritionist
136 Beaumont St
Hamilton NSW 2303
Ph: (02) 4969 5081
Fax: (02) 4969 5091
Email: rshamley@iprimus.com.au
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Kingsway Pharmacy
4/ 729-731 Pittwater Road
Dee Why NSW 2099
PH. (02) 99826383
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Jane Remington-Gurney
Options Communication Therapy Centre
21 Marsden Road, Kallangur and
333 Jackson Road, Sunnybank Hills
P.O. Box 568
Kallangur Qld 4503
Ph: (07) 3285 5522
Fax: (07) 3888 2056
E-mail: optionsctc@iprimus.com.au
Website: www.optionsctc.com.au
(Augmentative Communication is a relatively new field in communication therapy. It is an approach generally offered by specialist speech pathologists working with people who have severe communication difficulties.)
(If sensory input, whether it is a visual, tactile, auditory etc.. is received in a distorted or faulty manner, the behaviours that are based on that input are likely to be distorted. Many of the behaviours that are characteristic of Autism, may include attempts to manage in spite of a visual system that fails to provide understandable reliable information.)
(Music Therapy is the planned use of music to achieve therapeutic aims. The therapist uses music to help children who have a disability gain non musical knowledge and skills that are essential to or part of their development.)
Irlen Lenses
Support Groups
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www.video-modeling.com
“Does your child love watching TV? Are they learning as they watch? This Sydney-based website explains why video modelling is such a powerful teaching tool for children with an ASD and gives tips on how to make video models for your child. ABA-specific DVDs are for sale, as well as DVDs teaching language, early maths and play from Baby BumbleBee, Brainy baby and others."
US Guidelines developed by Karla Levermore-Rich FEAT - Families for
Effective Autism Treatment.
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ABIQ is a parent run organization. It does not engage in the provision of any professional advice or services, whether through its newsletter, homepage or otherwise. The content of this website is for information only. ABIQ (including the members of its Management Committee) does not necessarily support or agree with the claims or views expressed by any person published on, or linked to, this website.
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Last updated
14 May, 2006
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