Kristy has over 25 years’ experience working with Autistic children and their families as an ESDM trainer and therapist, key worker and teacher. Kristy was trained by Dr. Sally Rogers as an ESDM therapist, trainer and parent-coach as part of the original La Trobe University Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centre (ASELCC) team and was the Centre Manager of the La Trobe University Community Children’s Centre (home to the VIC ASELCC) for over 6 years. Kristy has trained allied health therapists and early childhood educators nationally and internationally and is a published author on the Group-ESDM.

Kristy is committed to supporting Autistic children to learn in ways that respect their individual needs and promotes excellent wellbeing and quality of life.

Carolyne is a highly experienced psychologist, key worker, ESDM therapist and ESDM trainer. Carolyne has extensive experience supporting young children on the spectrum in early education settings, particularly children with complex support needs and positive behaviour support.

Carolyne worked as the clinical manager of the La Trobe University Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centre 2019 to 2024. Carolyne has trained allied health professionals and early educators domestically and internationally, and is a published author on Group-ESDM. Carolyne is committed to optimal outcomes and empowerment for each child, their family and education team.

Naomi is a paediatric speech pathologist with over 20 years' experience supporting children and their families across community health, early childhood intervention, schools and neurodevelopmental assessment services. Naomi is Hanen-certified, coaching parents to support their child's communication in everyday routines, and has further training and experience in play, feeding and social-emotional skills, including Learn to Play, SOS Feeding and Secret Agent Society. Naomi has a particular interest in co-occurring conditions such as autism, Childhood Apraxia of Speech and situational mutism, as well as Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

Naomi believes in a family-centred approach, working collaboratively with children and their families to co-create supports that are meaningful, practical and aligned with their goals.