For enquiries email: enquiries @ poschange.net or contact Matthew on mobile: 0428597284 Nicola trained as a Speech Pathologist in Adelaide, and has worked with people with disabilities in this role in South Australia, New South Wales and Tasmania.Since she was introduced to the work of IABA 15 y...
For enquiries email: enquiries @ poschange.net or contact Matthew on mobile: 0428597284 Nicola trained as a Speech Pathologist in Adelaide, and has worked with people with disabilities in this role in South Australia, New South Wales and Tasmania.
Since she was introduced to the work of IABA 15 years ago her work in this area has been founded on the model of comprehensive functional assessment.
She has worked as manager for Disability Services in the North West; this was an opportunity for developing skills in lateral thinking, creative problem solving and collaboration.
The knowledge and skills developed through her experiences with IABA has continued to inform her practice in her current position as Specialised Support Services Manager with Optia Inc. Nicola has presented papers at the 2007 International IABA Conference, 2007 International Association of Applied Behaviour Analysts Conference 2009 International IABA Conference and co-facilitated longitudinal training in Queensland with Dr. Gary LaVigna.
Recent conferences presentations include ASID Conference 2015 “The Uncounted Costs ” which explores funding of supports under the National Disability Insurance Scheme for people with complex needs resulting from behaviours of concern, International IABA Conference 2015 a conceptual model for training and supporting effective changes to staff practices, ASID Conference 2014“ Trauma Informed Support for People with Disability ”.Matthew is a registered psychologist who has worked across the disability, education and community service sectors supporting people with challenging behaviours and complex needs.