Marie
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Marie is a clinical psychologist, researcher, & Neurodiversity advocate. She loves animals, especially cheetahs. In her spare time, Marie likes to absorb herself in arts & crafts, watch TV series (on repeat), & play piano, guitar, & Nintendo.
Academia
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Marie conducts research at La Trobe University; aiming to contribute to a more accurate & affirming understanding of Autistic experiences through co-production with the community.
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Founding Committee Member of the OTARC Autistic Advisory Group.​​​
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Academic teaching: development across the lifespan; psychopathology (University of Melbourne, 2018-2021)
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Guest lecturer: PSY3ASD Understanding & Support for Autism (La Trobe, 2026)​​
Publications
Affiliations
Consultation
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National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People 2025–2035
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Neurodiversity employment toolkit (Victorian Public Sector Commission)
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Australian National Botanic Gardens
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Private organisations
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Higher education institutions
PEACHES
Peaches is a very, VERY fluffy Turkish van who loves watching animal documentaries. She is a fantastic research assistant, and very helpfully sits on Marie's lap when she is writing reports or research papers.
DAISY
Daisy is a very confident & adventurous ragdoll who performs an operetta of woes when told "no". Daisy is much less helpful than Peaches, & often climbs onto Marie's head if Daisy feels the laptop is getting more attention than her.
Unfortunately Peaches & Daisy won't be at the clinic as (like most cats & Auties) they feel stressed in unfamiliar places. They could also pose a risk to any clients who have suppressed / compromised immune systems.