Laura Pollock

 

Director

Occupational Therapist

Laura is an Occupational Therapist and the Director of Geronimo. She cares deeply about supporting neurodivergent people and their families in ways that feel respectful, practical, and genuinely helpful. She takes a neuroaffirming approach and values getting to know the people she works with, building strong and trusting relationships along the way.

Laura works with both children and adults and is especially passionate about supporting neurodivergent parents, young adults building independent living skills, and children to engage in everyday life in ways that work for them. Alongside leading Geronimo, Laura continues to work directly with participants, keeping her practice grounded in real experiences and what matters most to the people Geronimo supports.

Laura enjoys exploring the great outdoors with her son, and kelpie. The trio are often spotted out hiking, bike riding and adventuring along the surf coast.

Laura has completed a range of professional development including:

  • Traffic Jam in My Brain

  • The ALERT Program

  • Secret Agent Society - social skills small group training

  • SOS Approach to Feeding

  • Professional Resilience – Michelle Bihary

  • Leadership Development Program - Michelle Bihary

  • Internet Gaming Disorder – Black Dog Institute

  • Using Gaming to support collaborative skills & positive Autistic identity - AMAZE

  • Yellow Ladybugs Conference Supporting Autistic Girls Conference 2023, 2024 & 2025

  • Introduction to Neurodiversity Affirming Practice - Onwards and Upwards Psychology

  • Unpacking Neuroaffirming Paediatric Practice - Sandhya Menon

  • An Evidence-Based Approach to improving Interoception - Kelly Mahler

 Qualifications:

Laura has a bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy from Deakin University in Geelong.