WAOTA students are excited to welcome Sandy Lin, Hayley Thorburn and Joni Howell from Superyou Therapy for our May PD on Neuro-affirming practice!

Sandy is a speech pathologist who spent 3 years working in hospitals for all ages in Taiwan, and 4 years working in a paediatric setting in a multi-disciplinary team at Karratha. Identifying as an autistic Speechie and a neurodivergent person, Sarah has special interests in social communication and strives to advocate and support neurodiverse people with all ages to live in inclusive communities and be their best self.

Hayley is an occupational therapist with 2.5 years of experience working in the disability sector. Hayley is passionate about working with a wide range of clients of different ages and disabilities, with special interests in paediatrics, assistive technology, and Specialised Disability Accommodation. When Hayley was in year 10 at high school, she was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome, Anxiety and ADHD. Hayley previously used to call herself an “Aspie”, however now identifies as Autistic.

Joni has been a speech pathologist for 17 years and has worked predominantly with paediatric clients. Joni has also worked with and alongside OTs and played a role in supervising OTs for a number of years. As a parent of a neurodivergent child and having supported neuro-divergent clinicians and clients for many years, Joni is passionate about ensuring that Superyou Therapy do their best to support awareness, acceptance and advocacy within the space.

Date: Thursday 11th May

Time: 6.30pm

Location: Curtin University, room 108:118

Please note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/
WAOTA members $5.00
Non-members $10.00