Barb Cook is a Registered Developmental Educator, an Autistic ADHD & AuDHD Coach for Professionals & Executives, and an Integrative Nutritionist. She is also an internationally recognised author, researcher and speaker.

Barb works alongside teachers, allied health professionals, families, carers and support workers, strengthening understanding and building capacity across education and community settings. She also works with professionals, executives and business owners navigating autism, ADHD, AuDHD, PDA and RSD, helping them build the strategies, systems and self-understanding to thrive in demanding careers. 

Her work is grounded in education, health and wellbeing for neurodivergent people across all stages of life. Barb has published multiple books and contributed to research in autism, ADHD, mental health priorities, and the intersection of autism and menopause.

With more than 25 years of professional experience, alongside a lifetime of lived experience, Barb brings a grounded, evidence-informed perspective that bridges research, practice and real-world understanding.