With over 15 years’ experience supporting autistic children, young people and adults, and 11 years as a qualified Occupational Therapist, Katie is a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist at the National Autistic Society with expertise in autism, sensory integration and neurodevelopmental assessment.
Katie has worked across a range of settings, including residential services, mainstream schools and specialist educational provisions, supporting individuals with diverse strengths, needs and experiences. Over the past four years, she has held senior leadership roles as both a Principal Therapist and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist, leading clinical teams and supporting the development of high-quality, evidence-informed services.
She holds a First Class Honours degree in Occupational Therapy from York St John University, a distinction-level MA in Autism Studies from the Tizard Centre, University of Kent, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Sensory Integration from Sheffield Hallam University, also awarded with distinction. Alongside her clinical practice, Katie is currently undertaking a part-time PhD exploring autistic experiences and perceptions of Ayres Sensory Integration Therapy.
Katie has specialist training in autism and ADHD diagnostic assessment tools, including the ADOS-2, ADI-R and DIVA-5, and contributes to multidisciplinary autism and ADHD assessment pathways. Her clinical work is underpinned by a strong commitment to neuroaffirmative practice, ensuring that individuals are understood, respected and supported in ways that recognise and value neurodiversity.
As an autistic and ADHD practitioner herself, Katie brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. She is passionate about helping families, schools and professionals develop a deeper understanding of sensory processing differences and their impact on everyday life.
Katie offers autism and ADHD diagnostic assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team, alongside consultation and guidance for parents and carers seeking practical, individualised strategies to support sensory processing differences and promote wellbeing.
