Katie is multiply neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD and Dyspraxic) and has a strong interest in supporting neurodivergent people be their truest and most authentic selves.
Katie specialises in sensory processing and how it affects meaningful occupation, having completed her certification in Sensory Integration from the University of Southern California (USC) and Western Psychological Services (WPS) in Miami, Florida in January 2010.
Katie provides one to one therapy to both children and adults, as well as OT assessments, and enjoys taking a person centred, lived experience and rights-based approach to each individual.
She also works as part of a multi-disciplinary team, carrying out assessments to identify if a person is Autistic.
Katie loves being part of continual professional development, both as a learner and as a teacher/ mentor. She provides webinars with a variety of organisations.
Katie is passionate about being neuro-affirmative and is immersed in the Neurodivergent community in Ireland.
Katie is a member of the Therapist Neurodiversity Collective, an international neurodiversity-affirming therapy, education, and advocacy organization.