Annie Di Censo

Annie Di Censo Counsellor

B. Health Science, Grad. Dip. Counselling
Multisensory Literacy Educator (Orton Gillingham) & Specialist in Dyslexia

EXPERIENCE

Annie is a dedicated professional with over 5 years of experience working closely with children facing Autism, ADHD, and Specific Learning Difficulties. Her passion for supporting these children’s unique needs has driven her to continually expand her expertise. Annie has completed comprehensive Orton Gillingham training in literacy and mathematics, enhancing her ability to address fundamental educational challenges effectively.

Currently, she serves as an Evergreen ADHD-Certified clinical services provider, where she continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families navigating neurodevelopmental challenges. This specialization allows her to offer targeted guidance to children, focusing on enhancing essential skills such as:

• Goal setting
• Prioritization
• Motivation
• Organizational skills
• Planning and scheduling
• Problem-solving
• Stress management
• Impulse control
• Memory improvement
• Homework activities.

Annie’s dedication to professional development and her comprehensive skill set make her an invaluable asset in the field. Her holistic approach, combined with her empathy and expertise, ensures that each child receives personalized support tailored to their unique strengths and needs. Annie is currently undergoing training with ADDCA to become a certified ADHD coach as well as being mentored by psychologist, Martha Mack.

Our ADHD coaching service offers a collaborative and comprehensive approach to supporting children with ADHD. We understand the importance of involving both the parent and the child in the process to ensure optimal outcomes.

The service begins with engagement sessions involving both the parent and the child, where we gather valuable insights into the child’s strengths, challenges, and goals. We utilize assessment tools such as the Connors and the Brief testing to gather comprehensive data, which forms the basis for our tailored approach.

Following the assessment phase, we provide a brief report outlining SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals derived from the assessment results. These goals serve as a roadmap for our coaching sessions, ensuring a focused and targeted approach to addressing the child’s needs.

Our coaching sessions are designed to empower the child to achieve their goals and improve their confidence both in the classroom and in life. Through personalized coaching techniques, we work with the child to develop essential skills such as goal setting, time management, organization, problem-solving, and emotional regulation.

For primary school children, our service also includes communication with the school to ensure a collaborative approach to support. By working closely with teachers and other school personnel, we aim to create a supportive environment that fosters the child’s success.

Overall, our ADHD coaching service is dedicated to empowering children with ADHD to reach their full potential. Through collaboration, personalized support, and evidence-based strategies, we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.