Services
Karen has been trained to conduct a range of psychological assessments (including IQ tests, ADHD, ASD and anxiety tests), adaptive skills assessments (i.e. for NDIS) and has been trained in functional assessment and positive behaviour support. Karen has been trained in cognitive and mindfulness therapies, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and Schema Therapy.
Karen has recently gained certification as a PEERS Social Skills Trainer and can provide these services as part of NDIS therapy support funding. The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is world-renowned for providing evidence-based social skills treatment to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression and other socio-emotional problems. First developed at UCLA by Dr Elizabeth Laugeson and has expanded into more than 80 countries. PEERS is a parent-caregiver assisted social skills intervention: www.webmd.com/brain/autism/news/20150806/social-skills-program-for-young-adults-with-autism-shows-promise#1
Karen enjoys working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and works collaboratively with a range of fellow health professionals, including:
Dave Matson - Physiotherapist (www.icarerehabqueensland.com)
Julie Watson - Occupational Therapist ([email protected])
Beth Wild - Cosmetic Skin Specialist (www.aaaskinsolutions.com.au)
Gwen Liddle - Paediatric Occupational Therapist (gwenliddle.com.au/)
Karen is also a registered STAP supervisor for intern/provisional psychologists and also offers supervision to other registered psychologists, social workers and other allied health professionals.
Karen has recently gained certification as a PEERS Social Skills Trainer and can provide these services as part of NDIS therapy support funding. The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is world-renowned for providing evidence-based social skills treatment to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression and other socio-emotional problems. First developed at UCLA by Dr Elizabeth Laugeson and has expanded into more than 80 countries. PEERS is a parent-caregiver assisted social skills intervention: www.webmd.com/brain/autism/news/20150806/social-skills-program-for-young-adults-with-autism-shows-promise#1
Karen enjoys working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and works collaboratively with a range of fellow health professionals, including:
Dave Matson - Physiotherapist (www.icarerehabqueensland.com)
Julie Watson - Occupational Therapist ([email protected])
Beth Wild - Cosmetic Skin Specialist (www.aaaskinsolutions.com.au)
Gwen Liddle - Paediatric Occupational Therapist (gwenliddle.com.au/)
Karen is also a registered STAP supervisor for intern/provisional psychologists and also offers supervision to other registered psychologists, social workers and other allied health professionals.
