Services

My Spectrum Services provides the space and support for people to truly discover their potential, ​using evidence-based strategies. Our commitment is to ensure you find the tools required to improve your circumstance. 

Our goal is to ensure your needs are met to the best of our ability. If we can’t meet your needs, we will help you find the perfect people to support you.
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What We Provide

  • Assessments (diagnostic and functional)- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS 2), Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI-R), Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System (ABAS-3), Social Responsiveness Scale 2nd edition (SRS-2), Sensory Profile, multiple Mental Health and Biopsychosocial, Mental State Examinations, Positive Behaviour Support Assessments/Plans, and more…
  • Therapeutic supports- Individual, Group, Family, Relationships
  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Equine Therapy
  • Farm based (Animal-Assisted) therapy​.
  • Sensory Integrated practice
  • Mental Health Social Work
  • Occupational Therapy- Functional Capacity Assessments, Evaluations and Treatment Plans
  • Physiotherapy
  • Allied Health Assistants
  • Teen Social Groups
  • Support Coordination

Farm Therapy

​Get the support you need in a relaxing, calming farm environment.

​​Equine Therapy

​​Our clinicians are trained in a number of therapeutic styles to suit your requirements.

Sensory Integrated Practice

Social groups are designed to incorporate sensory integrated practice. We assist people to better understand regulation needs.

Resources

How EMDR works?
What is Equine Therapy?
What Is Theraplay®? 

Meet the Team


​Shannara & Ellie
Founders

​As well as being the Founder of My Spectrum Services, Shannara is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.

​​Shannara has many years experience working with Children, Adolescents & Adults using various types of therapies, including:
  • Equine Assisted Therapy
  • Autism Diagnostics & Intervention
  • Eye Movement, Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Behavioural support
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Psychotherapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Forensic Therapy
  • Collaborative and Proactive Solutions
  • Alcohol & Other Drug Misuse
  • Trauma informed therapy
  • Professional/ Clinical Supervision
  • Theraplay ® Informed Interventions
  • Positive Behaviour Support Planning and assessing​​

​Shannara has a special interest in Autism Diagnostics and has had extensive training and development in neurodiversity.

Ellie is a very valued Allied Health Assistant within My Spectrum Services. Ellie currently provides individual, and group supports as our Allied Health Assistant. Ellie assists clients with working towards their individual goals, some of which can include;  
  • Fine Motor Skills 
  • Life Skills 
  • ​Problem-Solving Strategies 
  • Creativity Skills 
  • Social Groups of various ages
  • Individual support and child-led advocacy
  • Social and Emotional Regulation skill building

Lauren

​Occupational Therapist ​
Lauren works with Children & Adults of all ages to reach their personal goals and support them as required. Some of those goals include improving:
  • Fine Motor Skills: including handwriting and dressing
  • Gross Motor Skills: including  coordination, core strength and physical rehabilitation
  • Play and Social Interaction
  • Visual Processing: accurately interpreting visual information that helps skills such as literacy (reading, writing)
  • Executive Functioning: attention, concentration and problem solving
  • Sensory Processing – assessing and exploring strategies for regulation and learning
  • Self-Care: daily life skills such as dressing, toileting, hygiene, eating, sleeping etc.
  • Life skills – including support to engage in domestic, community, leisure or work activities

​​Lauren also assists our clients with supporting evidence to help obtain Assistive Technology & Home Modifications. The Assessments Lauren currently offers include (but are not limited to) are; Functional Capacity Assessments, Supported Independent Living Assessments, Specialist Disability Accommodation Assessments and NDIS Access Reports. 

Dylan

​Allied Health Assistant 
Dylan has been with My Spectrum Services for the past 2 years providing Farm Based (Animal-Assisted) Therapies, as well as Group Supports and Individual Supports in the Community.
Some of the area’s Dylan focusses his therapies on include; (but are not limited to)
  • Improving fine & gross motor skills
  • Animal Assisted Therapy
  • Helping to learn about and improve social nuances
  • Reducing anxiety & depression
  • Building social & communication skills
  • Emotional regulation
  • Enhancing problem solving abilities 

Jess

Allied Health Professional 
Jess joined the My Spectrum Services team in 2023. Jess has worked in early childhood settings, supporting children from ages 6 months to 8 years. Jess has assisted families in accessing early intervention programs and NDIS funding. Most recently, Jess completed her bachelor's degree in Allied Health with Minors in Physiotherapy and Public and Community Health. Jess sees people of all ages and offers the following: 
  • Physiotherapy/ hydrotherapy assistance under the supervision of our Physiotherapist 
  • Semi-structured play and interest- based therapy format 
  • Building gross and fine motor skills, coordination, strength, and endurance 
  • Play and social skills 
  • Emotional regulation and strategy building 

Kylie

​Allied Health Assistant 
​Kylie joined the My Spectrum Services Team in 2022. In this time, Kylie has completed her Certificate 4 in Allied Health Assistance and is now providing individual, and group supports as our Allied Health Assistant.Kylie assists clients with working towards their individual goals, some of which can include;
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Life Skills
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Problem-Solving Strategies
  • Creativity Skills

Beau

​Allied Health Professional- Bachelor of Psychology with Honors
​Beau joined the My Spectrum Services team in 2023. Beau is currently providing-  
Adolescents  
  • Play-based and sensory-integrated sessions  
  • Emotional therapeutic support (emotional regulation, understanding emotions)  
  • Developmental education  
  • Psychoeducation  
Adults  
  • Talk-based therapy  
  • Trauma / psychoeducation  
  • Motivational interviewing  
  • Assist individuals in their day-to-day needs, work toward goals and help them achieve their ideal lifestyle.  
Beau has worked as a mental health worker and counsellor for the better part of his career with mostly adults. He will be completing Positive Behaviour Support assessments and Planning. 
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Michelle

​Customer Engagement Officer 
Michelle joined the My Spectrum Services team in 2023 and is the voice you will hear 9 out of 10 times when you phone the office. Michelle thrives on ensuring our customers are well looked after and informed of any scheduling updates. She prides herself on ensuring service agreements are kept up to date and your details are correct.​
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                 ​Sarah
         Allied Health Assistant
                  Sarah is currently completing her last year as an OT student and provides supports as an Allied Health Assistant.                             Sarah assists clients with working towards their individual goals, some of which can include; 
                   - Fine Motor Skills 
                   - Life Skills 
                   - Emotional Regulation 
                   - Problem-Solving Strategies 
                 Sarah also completes Functional Capacity Assessments under the supervision of Allied Health Professionals.

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