Meet The Founder
Selah Dimech
"I founded Neuraffirm because I saw a gap—neurodivergent adults weren’t getting the support they needed to truly thrive. So many services focus on "fixing" instead of understanding how different brains work and how to build a life that actually feels good. Occupational therapy is all about helping people do the things that matter to them, and I knew this could be done in a way that fully embraces neurodivergent ways of thinking, being, and doing. That’s why Neuraffirm exists—to provide support that makes sense for neurodivergent people, on their terms."
Lived Experience
Multiply Neurodivergent - AuDHDer, PDA, 2E
Education
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honour)
Registration
AHPRA registration number: OCC0002568036
Membership
Member of Occupational Therapy Australia
Career Highlights
Researcher
Selah worked on her Honours research paper, "Understanding the Experiences of Families of Autistic Children When Participating in Relationship Development Intervention," which was later published in the 2024 edition of the International Journal of Disability, Development, and Education.
Presenter
In 2022, Selah presented her research findings at the OT Exchange, a conference held by Occupational Therapy Australia. Her presentation focused on the experiences of families of autistic children participating in Relationship Development Intervention, offering valuable insights into the impact of this therapeutic approach.
In The Media
Selah was a guest on an occupational therapy podcast, discussing neurodivergent-affirming practices, and was featured in the news for her views on workplace accommodations. She also shares free resources on OT through social media, promoting inclusive practices and supporting the neurodivergent community.
Award Recipient
Selah was honoured to be a 2024 Elspeth Pearson Award recipient, gaining access to incredible professional development opportunities. Throughout the year, she expanded her knowledge in trauma-informed care, and pathological demand avoidance with this scholarship.
Professional Development
Selah is committed to staying current with evidence-based practices, having completed 76 hours of professional development through courses and conferences in 2024 alone. Driven by a deep personal interest in the field, she has also dedicated additional hours to exploring topics in greater depth. Below are some areas where she has pursued further training, supervision, and courses.
- Autism
- Sensory processing
- Sleep
- Trauma-informed care
- ND-affirming practice
- Executive functioning
- Elhers danlos syndrome
- Assistive technology
- Risk management
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
- Pathological demand avoidance
- Pain management
- Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupation (CO-OP)
- Grounding strategies
- Home modifications
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Acknowledgement
Neuraffirm operates on the land of the Yuggera, Jagera and Turbal Peoples. We acknowledge the People who are the traditional custodians of this land. We pay respect to the Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations’ Peoples.
