Karen McKinnon is a registered psychologist, with a Masters degree in Educational Psychology.  She is the Site Director of Autism Partnership in Australia and has worked in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis since 1995.  She completed an internship with Autism Partnership in the USA, to develop her clinical skills and provide a higher quality of service to families in Australia.  Karen has consulted both nationally and internationally to families of children with autism.  Her work includes diagnostic assessments, psychological consultation, school consultation, supervision of both home and school-based behavioural intervention programs, along with Autism Partnership staff training and professional development.  She regularly presents at seminars and conferences on a range of topics relating to the application of Applied Behaviour Analysis to children with an autism spectrum disorder. 

Christine Stocco is the Business Manager at Autism Partnership Australia. Christine has been working with the agency since 2001 and is responsible for business planning, project development, finance, client inquiries and intake, human resources and public relations. Christine is responsible for Autism Partnership operations Australia wide.

Kirsten Aspin (Queensland) 
Regional Coordinator

Kirsten Aspin is the Regional Coordinator for AP Queensland.  She has worked in the field of Applied Behavioural Analysis since 1997.  Kirsten has a Bachelor of Arts Honours and is currently undertaking a Grad. Dip. in Primary Education.  She worked in the UK for 6 years as a program consultant for a school that uses the principles of ABA.  She completed an internship with Autism Partnership in the USA, which included co-teaching a summer school.  Kirsten’s role includes supervision of home-based programs, school consultation, conducting training workshops for parents, therapist, teachers and other professionals. Kirsten also presents at conferences on different topics relating to behavioural intervention with children with Autism.

Andrea Radcliffe is a Senior Program Supervisor at Autism Partnership in Melbourne.  She has worked in the field of contemporary behavioural analysis for over 10 years. Her experience spans across her work in Canada, Queensland and the USA, which included a 12 month internship as the Autism Partnership California clinic. She has completed a diploma in Community Rehabilitation and is currently completing her Bachelor of Applied Social Science. Andrea supervises home-based programs, consults in educational settings and presents at training workshops for parents, therapists, and professionals.

Crystal Brady is a Program Supervisor at Autism Partnerships Melbourne office. Crystal has worked in the field of applied behaviour analysis with children on the autism spectrum disorder. Crystal has 8 years experience working with children one on one on home based programs and in educational settings. Crystal has also presented at training workshops for parents and therapists.

Johanna Taylor is a Program Supervisor at Autism Partnership’s office in Melbourne. She has been working in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis since 2007. Johanna has worked in home-based, centre-based and educational settings, including both the IDEA and Little Learners Programs. Johanna joined Autism Partnership and undertook an intensive internship in 2011. Prior to her work in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis Johanna completed a Bachelor of Psychology at ACU National.  

Kathleen Franks is a Senior Program Supervisor at Autism Partnership’s Melbourne office. She has worked in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis since 1998 in a variety of settings including home, school, kindergarten, childcare, high school and community programs. In 2004 she completed an 18 month internship at Autism Partnership’s head office in California. Currently Kathleen is completing her Bachelor of Psychological Science at LaTrobe University whilst consulting to schools, running community workshops, and supervising home-based therapy programs.

Melissa Mackay has been working with children with Autism using Applied Behaviour Analysis for over 10 years.  She currently serves as a Program Supervisor for Autism Partnership Queensland.  In this role she designs and supervises behavioural intervention programs for children with autism of all ages which includes home and school based consultations.  Melissa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology and is currently completing a Masters in Educational and Developmental Psychology at Queensland University of Technology.  She began her career as a behaviour therapist before working at an ABA school for children with autism in London for 5 years. 

Vandana Raihas a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's in Cognitive Science. She has been working in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis since 2003. In 2004, Vandana joined Autism Partnership Singapore under the direction of Toby Mountjoy performing direct therapy within a variety of settings. She has also accrued experience in developing individualised curriculum for clients in school settings. Currently she is a Program Supervisor with AP Melbourne.

Sophia Georgi

Program Supervisor

 Kerry Robertson
Psychologist

Kerry Robertson is a registered psychologist at Autism Partnership's Melbourne office. Kerry has worked in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis since 2002 in home based programs, kindergartens and school settings. She has completed a Master's degree in Educational Psychology at The University of Melbourne. Kerry's work with Autism Partnership involves school consultation, psychological assessment and consultation, and presenting at training workshops for therapists, parents and educational staff.

Katelyn Moore is a registered psychologist and member of the Australian Psychological Society.  She has a Masters degree in Educational and Developmental Psychology.  She has worked with children with an autism spectrum disorder and their families since 2001.   Katelyn has experience working as a psychologist, Applied Behaviour Analysis therapist, teacher assistant and integration aide at family homes, childcare centres, kindergartens, schools and early intervention centres.  She has undertaken assessments and implemented behavioural intervention during psychological consultation with children and families, and delivered individual and group parent training programs.

Amy Evans is the Administration Assistant at Autism Partnership in Melbourne and has worked in the field of reception and administrative roles for 5 years. Amy has completed Certificate II in Business and Office Administration and Certificate II in Information Technology. Amy is the first point of contact at the Melbourne Office, where she is able to assist all clients with a sound knowledge of services, procedures and presenting a positive and friendly approach to all.