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Antoinette

‘My message of hope for late-diagnosed women: with the right support and a flexible plan, you can thrive with ADHD.’

In my time I have worn many hats: community worker, teacher and adult educator, disability support worker, professional writer, presenter and workshop facilitator. I also happen to like wearing actual hats!

A common thread connects all these roles.

As a quirky kid who struggled with her ‘difference’, did well academically but never felt I fitted in, I was fortunate to have some understanding teachers who saw, heard and encouraged me to find ways to follow my passions, and achieve my goals.

Creating new pathways in the brain

Today, helping clients’ harness their interests, passions, values and strengths is a cornerstone of my approach. It’s one of the most effective ways of developing new habits and routines that stick, and creating new pathways in the brain.

Put simply, neuroplasticity, is our brain’s ability to rewire. When we tap into this ability, we can see great improvements in everything from cognition, to managing emotions, and overall wellbeing.

Neuroplasticity represents ‘hope-in-action’ for neurodivergent people looking for solutions to every day struggles.

Portrait series of awoman with curly hair, wearing a hat and earrings. In the first black-and-white photo, she has crossed arms and a slight smile. In the second black-and-white photo, she is smiling broadly, touching her hat. In the third photo, she is smiling and gesturing with both hands, wearing a large red hat, a blue sleeveless top, and dark pants.

Integrity’s Jam

Vision

I advocate for a society in which the neurodiverse have greatly expanded opportunities to access the support and scaffolding needed to live healthier, happier lives.

Mission

Delivering evidence-based education that offers real hope, while enhancing awareness and understanding of neurodiversity, both for those living with differently wired brains and the wider community.

North Star

Embodying neuro-affirming values of:

Acceptance of difference, and authenticity in how we turn up, for self and others
Honesty in expressing needs, wants, dreams and hopes
Respect for boundaries
Empathy and Compassion in response to individual experiences
Kindness… just because.

A woman in a white dress with colorful patterns stands on a wooden pier looking towards the horizon over the ocean during sunset or sunrise.

“Integrity sums up my personal-professional values, and how I choose to turn them into meaningful action through coaching. At the heart of my approach is the understanding we all deserve to be valued not only for our achievements but for who we are, just as we are.”