Barb Cook
Master of Autism (Education) & Diploma of Health Science (Nutrition)
Registered Developmental Educator, Integrative Nutritionist, Adult ADHD Coach, Neurodiversity Employment Training, Best-Selling Author, Global Presenter.
Developing individualised learning strategies, tools and supports with positive outcomes for Neurodivergent people.
Services Barb provides
Barb is a Developmental Educator (DE) and Autism and Neurodiversity Consultant for neurodivergent teens and adults (autism, ADHD and dyslexia). As a Developmental Educator, Barb focuses on developing individualised learning strategies, tools and supports with positive outcomes for neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan.
NeuroDiversity Hub
Professional Allied Health Services & Wellness Hub Supporting the NeuroDiverse Community. We currently provide a wide ranges or services and supports for self and plan managed NDIS participants.
Developmental Educators, What do they do?
Developmental Educators are highly skilled multi-disciplinary disability specialists with passion and expertise in fostering the skills, independence and quality of life of individuals with developmental and/or acquired disabilities. They have a practical approach and work holistically across the life span to address issues which may affect the function, independence and social inclusion of individuals with disability, their families and carers.
Latest from the blog...
Autism What Next – Navigating an Autism Diagnosis NDIS
Join Barb Cook, Nicole Rogerson and Dr James Best with Hireup for a two part series on Autism and the NDIS. This session is on first time autism diagnosis and where to find the right information. Length 58:07:00 Date 10 November 2021 About this recording: Have you/your child recently received an autism diagnosis and you’re
In conversation with Barb Cook. Austism 2021 – Autism Awareness Australia
WATCH BELOW In conversation with Barb Cook. Austism – Autism Awareness Australia, Brisbane State Library, Qld, Australia. 23rd March 2021 Duration: 29 minutes 48 seconds
Masking and Camouflaging: The Where, When and Why by Barb Cook Developmental Educator
Autistic people often mask and camouflage as they feel uncomfortable about showing their true selves, or, to avoid standing out in the crowd. This occurs due to a lack of understanding and acceptance of difference within society, and the autistic person feeling they must hide who they really are, in fear of being seen as