Child Development Nurse Practitioner Clinic

Sue Auchter - Nurse Practitioner

Navigating life after your child’s diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental condition can be overwhelming. But you’re not alone! An after-diagnosis consultation provides an empathetic approach with guidance and practical support to help your family thrive. In this clinic, Sue focuses on offering consultations for the parents of a child who has received a diagnosis of ADHD, ASD, FASD, ODD and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Sue’s qualifications include Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies (2011) - University of Queensland and the International Post Graduate Paediatric Nurse Certificate (2014) – the University of Sydney Sue was also a recipient of the ‘National Day of Thanks – Individual Community Award’ (2016) and nominated for ‘Nurse of the Year’ in the same year. As a Nurse Practitioner Sue has previously worked in key roles in Queensland Health’s Nurse Navigator Program, ADHD Clinic and with the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder team. Her expertise as a Nurse Practitioner in the role of Nurse Navigator means she’s adept at coordinating care across services and making healthcare journeys smoother for both children and parents. Sue has been a beacon of support and expertise for families navigating the complexities of child health and development. She offers a brain-based approach and encourages you to embrace the diagnosis towards a positive future rather than fighting behaviours that cause frustration. You’re not alone on this journey, allow Sue Auchter to guide you toward a brighter path for your child’s health and development. A collaborative approach to formulate an individualised guide towards intervention planning and maximising your child’s abilities. ➢ Guidance with NDIS application and implementation of the NDIS approved plan. ➢ Support with school-based challenges. ➢ Discussion and education to build your understanding of your child’s diagnosis and specific needs. ➢ Discussion and education of Executive Function skills (attention control, inhibiting impulses, planning and organising thoughts and activities, cognitive flexibility). ➢ Specific intervention to understand and guide your child’s responses and behaviours. ➢ De-escalation skills for reactive and proactive emotional meltdowns. ➢ Specific Support to help the parents with boundary setting and behaviour modification. ➢ Nurturing your child’s emotional wellbeing and self-esteem. ➢ Support for parenting, sibling relationships, and most importantly harnessing your child’s strengths. ➢ Attendance with case conferences with other professionals (medical practitioners, therapist, educators, etc) involved in the child’s care.