Ashwin has training and experience in working with children with intellectual disability, autism, ADHD and behavioural or emotional issues. He also enjoys supporting parents and caregivers through the journey of raising children, particularly when dealing with the stress that other life stuff can bring, and he is skilled in support for anxiety, stress, depression and trauma. As a psychologist, Ashwin can provide assessment and diagnosis regarding children’s development, including level of intellectual ability and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Andrew works with children and families to support emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs. Andrew has training and experience in assessments and interventions for anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, FASD, intellectual disabilities, learning difficulties, and trauma. Andrew delivers supports in a way that is neuro-affirming and trauma-informed, adapting supports and strategies to meet the needs of each child and family.

Bachelor Speech Pathology

Bonnie enjoys working with families to give them the skills to foster their children’s communication. She creates strategies that are functional and relevant to each individual child. Bonnie has a passion for early language development and is trained in the Hanen- ‘More Than Words’ program.

Jess is passionate about collaborating with families to celebrate each child’s individuality and support their communication and mealtime goals. Jess’s areas of clinical interest include speech sound disorders, language development, and augmentative & alternative communication (AAC).  Jess has completed the ‘It Takes Two to Talk’ Hanen program, and participated in Sounds Write, and Responsive Feeding Model training

Bachelor Occupational Therapy

Rochelle has worked with children and adolescents with a range of physical, developmental and intellectual disabilities. She works to assist children to participate fully in their family and community life and to have the same choices, opportunities and experiences as other children.

Taylah is a passionate occupational therapist. She is always looking for new and creative ways to support children in their development. In addition to, cooperating closely with families to help them succeed in achieving their goals.

Diploma in Teaching

Cathy’s goals have always been to work towards getting children as ready for life after their pre-school years in the best way possible, particularly socially and emotionally, and to support their parents and carers to guide them on this journey.

Diploma Frontline Management

Kathryn has worked in various administration roles throughout her career.  She has a background in all fields of HR and is passionate about Work Health and Safety.  Although only new to Early Connections she has had prior experience in a similar organization in the Hunter area. 

Raelene has worked as a teacher’s assistant and support worker at Early Connections. She also facilitates the My Time group and playgroup. A passionate preschool educator Raelene loves working with young children and their families and is passionate about early intervention.