Mary L is a compassionate and dedicated individual with a strong commitment to advocating for her clients. Mary is available to support clients of all ages in the Northern/Central suburbs of Adelaide.

Drawing from her experiences as a Student Support Officer (SSO), Mary brings invaluable insights and transferable skills to her role as Support Worker/Mentor. Her deep understanding of the challenges faced by the neurodivergent community, along with her personal journey, enriches her approach to providing holistic care.

Mary excels in creating safe and nurturing environments where clients can freely express themselves whilst receiving proactive support tailored to their individual needs. Her expertise extends beyond the educational realm, encompassing a wide range of areas essential to empowering neurodivergent individuals to thrive.

Key attributes of Mary's support include her passion for nurturing others whilst maintaining clear expectations to minimise potential anxieties. She is responsive and adaptable, crafting dynamic learning environments that cater to diverse learning styles and individual skill development within the home and community.

Mary's support encompasses a wide range of areas tailored to empower neurodivergent individuals:

• Facilitating emotional regulation skills and effective communication techniques

• Providing guidance and support in daily tasks

• Fostering self-esteem, self-advocacy, and independence

• Assisting in life administration tasks

• Support with community engagement

• Nurturing or building on social skills and exploring new hobbies

• Collaborative problem-solving designed to increase choice and control

• Empowering individuals to set and maintain personal boundaries

• Supporting transitions between different contexts and expectations

• LGBTIQ+ affirming

• much more.

Mary prides herself on being client-centered, warm and consistent when delivering disability support.

Outside of her professional endeavours, Mary enjoys baking, reading, playing board games, movies (Disney, Marvel + Harry Potter) and going on adventures with her daughters.