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Alexia Pugliese

She/Her

Allied Health Assistant
AdultsChildrenTeens

Languages spoken

English

I wanted to become an AHA because I like the variety and diversity within the job role, and have always wanted to help people. My therapeutic style is mostly talk therapy based, where I talk to my clients about what has been happening, whilst they are doing something they enjoy, such as arts and crafts or sport. I also incorporate worksheets in my sessions sometimes so we can do the practical side of therapy together, and discuss it. I enjoy working with all age groups and interacting with my clients and their families. The job is very rewarding and I enjoy helping people to achieve their therapeutic goals.

Services offered

Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Collaborative goal setting with families and therapists
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
  • Social stories and narrative-based teaching
  • Strengths-Based Approach
  • Visual supports and schedules
  • Zones of Regulation

Assessments

Area of Focus

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Early language and communication development
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Executive Functioning
  • Fine Motor Skills (Handwriting, Dexterity)
  • Gross Motor Skills (Coordination, Balance)
  • Identity and Self-Esteem
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Life Transitions
  • Literacy and Phonological Awareness
  • Relationship Issues
  • Social Communication (Pragmatics)
  • Social Participation
  • Social Skills