I have worked with young people aged 14 to 35 in an Early Intervention Service. This was for those who were experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, their first episode of psychosis. 

More often I am coming into contact with adults with a diagnosis of ASD/ADHD alongside other diagnoses. Or adults that have symptoms but no diagnosis. Or adults caring for children with ASD/ADHD. In my opinion, there are scant resources for social skills training.  And yet this is so important. Appropriate social skills help us to connect with others and maintain relationships.

I’m also a Mum of two and I’ve navigated through the teen years!

 My sister, Vivian, and her daughter both have ADHD and we believe other members of our family struggled with it but were never diagnosed. After studying ‘Understanding ADHD: Current Research and Practice’, I became more interested in this field and decided to take the PEERS course. This is because it is evidence-based and involves learning skills and practising them in everyday situations.  I am now a PEERS Certified Provider.

Vivian has studied and researched ADHD for years and has developed a website;https://www.adhdsupportaustralia.com.au It has loads of information and online resources so, even though she’s in Australia, they can be easily accessed wherever you are.