- Team Member
- Behaviour Support Practitioner
- Central Gold Coast
I am a Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner with experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults with a diverse range of developmental and behavioural needs. My practice is grounded in functional behaviour assessment and evidence-based, person- centred strategies, and I work collaboratively with participants, families, and care teams to build practical, individualised plans. Growing up with relatives on the autism spectrum has given me a deep, personal understanding of the experiences of individuals with autism and their families, and shapes the compassionate, respectful approach I bring to my practice.
- Lifespan Behaviour Support
- Interim & Comprehensive Behaviour Support plans
- Functional Behaviour Assessments
- Individualised Behaviour Support Intervention Sessions
- Reportable Restrictive Practice protocols
- Staff training & multidisciplinary collaboration
Experience
Saskia is a Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner with experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults with a diverse range of developmental and behavioural needs. She has worked with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Schizophrenia, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Intellectual Disability, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other complex behavioural presentations.
Saskia has experience conducting functional behaviour assessments and developing, implementing, and reviewing evidence-based behaviour support plans. She works collaboratively with participants, families, support workers, and broader care teams to develop practical, individualised strategies that promote independence, quality of life, and meaningful outcomes. Her approach is person-centred and rapport- focused, with an emphasis on understanding each individual’s strengths, needs, communication, and goals. Saskia also brings valuable lived experience through growing up with relatives on the autism spectrum, strengthening her understanding of the experiences of individuals with autism and their families.
Training
Saskia holds a Bachelor of Psychology from Macquarie University, where she developed a strong foundation in neuroscience, developmental psychology, human behaviour, and cognition. Her academic background, combined with her professional experience in behaviour support, has developed her skills in functional assessment, positive behaviour support, skill development, and evidence-based intervention.
