Leading Together, Not Alone
I’m Suzanne—a mum, occupational therapist, and long-time listener to the quiet wisdom families carry.
LEAD TOGETHER grew from a simple belief: that parents are the experts in their children's lives.
In a world rushing toward labels and fixes, we choose a different path—one rooted in presence, adaptation, creativity, and community.
Here, services follow the needs of families—not the other way around.
LEAD TOGETHER began as both a professional and personal endeavour. As an occupational therapist, I’ve spent over 25 years with families as they navigated the complexities of parenting and caregiving. Yet it was my own experiences—balancing the roles of parent and professional—that truly made me aware of the importance of clarity and purpose in family life. I realized that families thrive when they have a shared vision, an actionable roadmap, and the tools to create balance and fulfillment.
This sparked my research into programmes that were strength based and peer led. I found Now and Next™, a programme co-designed by parents and delivered by peer parents to parents that focuses on identifying children's strengths and using this information to write a roadmap that will support their participation in activities important for themselves and their families. This process with parents begins with the Pictability™ visioning tool, an empowering programme and resource for parents to design the futures they envision for their children, their families, and themselves. There is also Now and Next Youth Quest, a tool to support young adults from the age of 15yrs to 25yrs as they create a vision for their future.
My Story
I am a Mother, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend, Neighbour and Occupational Therapist.
I have spent over 25 years, supporting children and families with developmental differences and have worked in the public and private sector.
I am passionate about partnering with parents and families in a different way providing a place for parent’s to realise their own expertise. I draw on all of the training and experience I have gathered over my career including, A Masters of Science in Assistive Technology, group based training including with the Children’s Sleep Charity in the UK and The National Autistic Society. I have completed several years training on the DIR Floortime approach and Sensory Integration. I have also completed training in Motivational Interviewing, the Co-Op approach and other tools that support my conversations with parents.
I understand the need for parents to look for answers as to why their child might be struggling with daily activities and that having an assessment and diagnosis will help with getting supports in school and from healthcare services. But, when you have that information OR if you are not sure if your child needs an assessment where can you go? Let's have a conversation.