What might support look like?

Every person's support needs are different. Appointments are tailored to your goals and circumstances, but may involve things such as:

• exploring possible neurodivergence and identity

• unpacking burnout, overwhelm or masking

• understanding why certain environments, expectations or interactions leave you overwhelmed and exhausted

• talking through relationships, communication or workplace/school challenges

• preparing for school meetings, support reviews, difficult conversations or navigating services

• parent guidance and support

• developing strategies that work with a neurodivergent brain rather than against it

• collaborative meetings or communication with schools and other supports where appropriate

Appointments are often conversational, reflective and practical, with space for humour, honesty and authentic connection. Support is strengths-focused and works with neurodivergent differences rather than viewing them as something that needs to be "fixed".

Who is this support for?

While Amanda has extensive experience supporting children, families and schools, direct client support is currently focused on adolescents (12+) and adults.

For younger children, support is generally provided through parents, caregivers, educators and other professionals supporting the child

How does this support fit alongside my other supports?

Neurodivergent support can take many forms, including psychology, occupational therapy, psychiatry, education and disability support.

The Cortex Collective does not aim to replace these services.

Instead, Amanda provides neurodiversity-informed capacity-building support, helping individuals and families better understand neurodivergence, build practical skills, implement strategies in everyday life and navigate the systems around them.

Many clients work alongside psychologists, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, GPs or other allied health professionals as part of broader collaborative care. Amanda's role is to complement these supports through practical implementation, collaboration and real-world application.

What is within the scope of support?

Support may include:

• Neurodiversity-informed capacity-building support

• Building understanding of neurodivergence and nervous system needs

• Executive functioning, emotional regulation and practical everyday strategies

• Strengthening communication, self-understanding and self-advocacy

• Psychoeducation and skills development

• Navigating systems such as schools, NDIS, tertiary education and workplaces

• Practical implementation of strategies in everyday life

• Collaborative support alongside families and other professionals where appropriate

Unlike some more formal clinical environments, appointments are often conversational, flexible and adapted collaboratively to individual needs.

Many clients also work alongside psychologists, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, GPs or other allied health professionals as part of broader collaborative care.

What isn't included?

Support does not include:

• Psychotherapy or counselling

• Mental health treatment planning

• Crisis or emergency support

• Risk assessment or ongoing risk monitoring

• Diagnostic assessments

• Functional Capacity Assessments

• A replacement for medical, psychiatric or allied health care

If support outside Amanda's scope is needed, referrals to other appropriate professionals or services may be recommended.