Abbey Baker

I’m a psychology graduate with a four-year accredited degree, including my Honours thesis. As an Early Intervention Practitioner at Neurodivergent Empowered, I bring a neurodivergent-affirming, strengths-based approach to working with children and their families.

I support early development through connection, sensory awareness, and empowerment—meeting each child where they are and honouring their unique ways of being. My work is grounded in understanding the whole child and creating safe, joyful experiences that lay the foundation for lifelong confidence and self-expression.

The Pokèmon character that best describes me is Espeon...

This is because:

I am emotionally attuned & intuitive,
I have a calm leadership & supportive presence,
I have evolved through connection & trust,
I am balancing science & heart,

My bonus traits:

I am elegant but strong,
I thrive in environments of safety and trust,
I represent future-focused, empathetic change

Things I am currently passionate about / current interests

I love learning new things!

I am a little bit of a nerd at heart and I love learning new things. Being able to broaden my knowledge of the world and expand on my passions is something I love to do. My most recent learning achievement is my Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) that I gained in 2023. I’m super interested in human behaviour and mental health!

Connection with Friends

My friends are some of the most important people in my life! Having a sense of belonging and connection is something that I deeply value.

The fact that I get to create that sense of belonging in both my personal and professional life is truly amazing.

Dance & Performance

Dancing is my creative outlet and is a huge passion of mine.

I love how I can create a storyline and convey feeling through dance.

I feel like my most authentic self when I am on stage performing.

Why I am about passionate about the work I do for Neurodivergent Empowered:

I’m passionate about the work I do for Neurodivergent Empowered because it aligns with my core values of authenticity, inclusion, and respect for individual experiences. Supporting young people to feel seen, heard, and celebrated for who they are, not who others expect them to be, is deeply meaningful to me. I’m driven by the belief that real empowerment comes from creating safe, affirming spaces where individuals can build confidence, develop meaningful connections, and explore their unique strengths.

Im passionate about making a difference, and every session is an opportunity help make a small impact in creating a more welcoming, positive, and inclusive world for us all to live in.

Current Sessions I am one of the Facilitator's for:

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ANIMALS

Furry Friends

Tuesdays - 12.30pm to 2:30pm

Tuesdays - 3pm to 5pm

Our time with our guinea pig furry friends becomes the platform for developing real-world skills through connection:

Emotional regulation & calming strategies
Gentle communication & body awareness
Building empathy & relational safety
Responsibility & routine through animal care
Confidence, trust & nurturing connection

CREATIVE

Make Up, Self-Care and Positive Identity

Fridays - 12:30 to 2:30

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Make Up, Self-Care & Positive Identity

Fridays - 12.30 to 2.30pm

Make Up, Self-Care & Positive Identity sessions become the platform for exploring and celebrating authentic self-expression:

Authentic self-care & body appreciation
Emotional regulation & nervous system nourishment through sensory-based activities
Communication, identity exploration & self-advocacy (LGBTQI+ friendly)
Flexible thinking & experimenting with new styles and practices
Confidence, self-worth & embracing your unique identity

MOVEMENT

Little Phoenix

Thursdays - 9am to Noon *FULL

Our Active Little Phoenix sessions (ages 9 and under) become the platform for developing real-world skills through movement and play:

Gross motor skills & body awareness
Emotional regulation through active play
Social connection & turn-taking
Confidence, independence & trying new things
Following routines & transitioning between activities

CREATIVE

Sensory Art

Thursdays - Noon to 3pm

Our Sensory Art sessions become the platform for developing real-world skills through creative exploration:

Fine motor skills & sensory integration
Emotional expression & regulation through art
Imaginative play & creative confidence
Communication & sharing ideas
Routine, focus & completing tasks