The Neurodiverse Clinic
Specialist Behaviour Support
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Behaviour Therapy
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Behaviour Support Plans
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Supervision for NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, Psychologists, or other professionals
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Behaviour Assessments (ABAS, SRS, CELF-5, Sensory Assessments)
At The Neurodiverse Clinic, we provide specialist-level behaviour support for autistic and neurodivergent children, young people, and adults. Our practitioner, Leo, is a specialist-level NDIS behaviour support practitioner with a background in teaching, psychology, and postgraduate studies in Autism and Neurodivergence. She has also completed extensive training in trauma‑informed practice. As an autistic professional, Leo combines lived experience with advanced clinical knowledge to deliver neuroaffirming, trauma‑informed, and individualised care. In addition to her clinical work, Leo provides supervision to NDIS behaviour support practitioners and psychologists across Australia in Autism, Neurodivergent behaviour support, and best‑practice approaches guided by the National Autism Centre (NAC). This approach ensures supports are respectful, meaningful, and focused on improving quality of life.
Functional Capacity Assessments
Our Reports
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Dual FCA and FBA NDIS Reports
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Individual FCA Report
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Individual FBA Report (usually completed when new behaviours occur)
Why an FBA Matters
If your child has autism and does not currently have access to specialist-level behaviour support, we strongly recommend completing a FBA. An FBA helps ensure there is funding for a Developmental Educator or Behaviour Specialist who can guide and collaborate with your child’s therapy and support team.
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The Value of Specialist Support
Having a specialist on the team means everyone working with your child is supported with current, evidence-based strategies, including National Autism Centre “established” approaches. This reduces the risk of inadvertently reinforcing masking or purely neurotypical behaviours and instead helps individuals thrive as their authentic selves.
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Our Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA) and Functional Behaviour Analysis (FBA) take a neuroaffirming, trauma‑informed approach to understanding behaviour and functional needs within the context of an individual’s neurotype, developmental history, and lived experience. The report is completed collaboratively by a Specialist in Autism and Neurodivergence alongside an Occupational Therapist or Developmental Educator. This dual‑assessor approach ensures individuals are assessed through both a clinical and functional lens, incorporating the DSM‑5 diagnostic criteria and their impact on daily living. We assess across all six NDIS life domains, linking neurological differences inherent to neurodiverse cognition with the NDIS “reasonable and necessary” criteria to ensure recommended supports are evidence‑based, goal‑directed, and essential for participation. Drawing on frameworks such as the Zone of Proximal Development, we identify the skills an individual can achieve with appropriate support and scaffolding, providing a comprehensive picture of abilities, challenges, and support needs.
Our FBA explores the meaning and purpose behind behaviours often described as “concerning”. For autistic and neurodivergent people, these may include rigid or repetitive behaviours, sensory‑seeking or avoidant responses, or challenges with executive functioning and communication. These behaviours are understood as part of the DSM‑5 diagnostic profile, and rather than viewing them as deficits, we explore their function and meaning. Our goal is to help individuals and their support networks understand these behaviours in context, identifying which traits they may wish to adapt for comfort, safety, or participation, and which they wish to embrace and advocate for as part of their authentic identity.
Together, our integrated FCA and FBA reports provide actionable insights for families, carers, educators, and allied health teams. These insights inform specialist‑level behaviour support, guide NDIS funding applications, and shape strategies that help individuals access education, therapy, community, and social spaces in ways that are meaningful and affirming to them.
Skill Development & Mentoring
What We Do
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Mentoring Support: One‑on‑one support from trained Therapy Assistants using a neuroaffirming approach.
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Skill Development Plans: Social, emotional, physical, or sensory‑related plans developed by a Behaviour Practitioner, OT, or Specialist Educator.
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Employment‑Related Assessments and Support: Specialist mentoring and assessments to identify strengths, interests, and barriers related to employment or study, with strategies tailored to support autistic and neurodivergent individuals in part‑time or full‑time work or education.
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Plan Implementation: Mentoring that delivers these plans in real‑world settings, helping maximise your NDIS budget.
How We Work
Our mentors are trained in each individual’s sensory profile, skill development plan, and behaviour support plan. This ensures support is consistent, safe, and tailored to each person’s needs. We collaborate with parents, carers, allied health professionals, schools, and workplaces to create supportive environments where individuals can learn, grow, and thrive.
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Practical support that builds confidence, independence, and participation. We provide mentoring supports, employment‑related assistance, and help with social and community participation. Our aim is simple: to build meaningful skills that improve quality of life while celebrating each person’s unique strengths.
Why It Matters
Mentoring helps individuals recognise their strengths, use their special interests to build new skills, and develop strategies that work with their neurotype. Whether it’s preparing for employment, improving daily living skills, or increasing participation in school and community life, our supports are goal‑focused and aligned with NDIS reasonable and necessary criteria.