About Us

A collective of awesome wāhine based in Ōtautahi!

We are a team of three professionals (from left to right) Fay Isherwood (Occupational Therapist),  Michelle Skelton (Speech and Language Therapist) and Jacqui Knight (Child and Family Psychologist).

We each have over a decade of experience supporting and working alongside autistic people and their families, caregivers and others within their support networks. We all really support, and embrace within our work, the move towards a stronger voice for the Neurodivergent using a strengths-based perspective.

Michelle – Speech and Languge Therapist

Fay – Occupational Therapist

Jacqui – Child and Family Psychologist

What Whānau have said :

“Our experience with Grow Neuro was positive from start to finish. The process of gaining a neurodiversity assessment for my son felt clear, supportive, and thoughtfully managed throughout. Communication was always timely and easy to understand, which made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and reassuring.

Jacqui and Fay were both incredibly approachable and knowledgeable. They took the time to ensure we felt heard and understood, and they created an environment where my son felt safe and comfortable. That sense of psychological safety made such a difference to his experience.

The final report was thorough, insightful, and beautifully captured my son as a whole person. It reflected his strengths as well as his challenges, and it gave us a much deeper understanding of him. We’re very grateful for the care and professionalism shown by Grow Neuro and would highly recommend them.”