Dana Baltutis Coaching

26/07/2026

Do you ever find yourself thinking...

"I keep trying different things, but nothing seems to work."

"I can't seem to capture their attention."

"They don't stay with me long enough to interact."

"I'm not sure what to do next."

If you've ever felt this way, you're not alone.

The answer isn't simply finding more activities, letting the family know you are not the 'right' therapist for them, there is nothing you can do to help the child. It's understanding the foundations that support communication development and knowing what to look for before words emerge.

In this short video, Michele Ricamato shares why communication begins long before spoken language, and how understanding relationships, regulation, shared attention and play can completely change the way we support children.

If you're looking for an evidence-informed framework that helps you understand why a child communicates the way they do, and where to go next, we'd love you to join us.

Rethinking Communication Assessment and Intervention
With Michele Ricamato
Thursday 5 and Friday 6 November 2026
Adelaide

Stop wondering what to do next. Learn what to look for first.

03/07/2026

We are delighted to welcome Kristine, Occupational Therapist, to the My Therapy House® team.

Kristine graduated in 2017 and has worked with children and families across both Australia and the Philippines in clinic, home, school, community and telehealth settings.

She has previously worked with other therapy services, bringing a wealth of experience supporting children with a wide range of developmental, sensory, emotional regulation and neurodivergent profiles.

Kristine enjoys working with children from the early years through to adolescence, supporting their emotional regulation, sensory processing, executive functioning, social and emotional development, and fine and gross motor skills. She values building strong relationships with children and families and believes in working alongside parents to help children thrive in everyday life.

Kristine's warm, family-centred and strengths-based approach aligns beautifully with the values of My Therapy House®, and we are so excited for our families to meet her in the coming weeks.

13/06/2026

What happens when you realise your child may not live with you forever?

In this episode of The Empowered Parent Podcast, Graham shares the deeply personal journey of supporting Bradley into adulthood and creating a home where he can feel safe, understood, and supported to grow with dignity and choice.

We talk about anxiety, OCD, tics, and how behaviour is often communication. We also explore the power of curiosity, understanding patterns rather than fighting them, and the role the right supports can play in helping families move out of survival mode.

This conversation also goes into the real life side of supported living and the NDIS. The decisions, the staffing, the routines, the emotional load, and the unexpected moments where adulthood begins to emerge.

A thoughtful and honest episode for parents thinking about future living options, independence, and what support can truly look like.

Listen on your favourite podcast app, subscribe, and share with another parent who may need this conversation.

Buying a home for your child sounds like a practical decision until you realise it also forces a whole new identity for everyone involved. We sit down with Graham to unpack how his family moved from assuming Bradley would live with them forever to...

04/06/2026

New episode out now on The Empowered Parent Podcast with Dana Baltutis.
ALL4ONE: A Father’s Story Episode 3
School Was The Anchor… And Then It Ended.
In this heartfelt conversation, Graham shares the transition from the school years into adulthood with Bradley, and the impact that losing routine, predictability, and community had on the whole family.
We talk about:
• anxiety and transitions
• travel and regulation
• support workers and independence
• daily living skills and routines
• the hidden support parents provide every day
A warm and honest conversation for parents supporting autistic teens and young adults.
Have a listen, subscribe, and share with someone who may need this conversation.
You can listen on this link:

School can feel like it’s “for the kids”, but for many families it’s also the first place a parent stops feeling invisible. I sit down with Graham to keep following Bradley’s journey from childhood into adulthood, starting with the school years an...

23/05/2026

Yay❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. My new book is finally here - Attuned Workplaces: The Future is Neurodivergence. It will be available this week through my website danabaltutis.com Fabulous 😍

21/05/2026

Feeling incredibly privileged to be part of the Adelaide Success Circle panel discussion hosted by Kismet Healthcare, discussing The Complexities of Leading People alongside Jacki Done, Donna Adams, and Dr Phil Hamdorf.

A big thank you to Carla Canning from Connect Lead Achieve for thoughtfully chairing the discussion and creating such a warm and engaging space for conversation.

Leadership is complex because people are complex.
Conversations like these are an important reminder that strong leadership starts with understanding, connection, and clarity.

21/05/2026

The Empowered Parent with Dana Baltutis Podcast is back with a special 6 week series focusing on dads.
In this series, Graham Clark shares his journey as a dad to Bradley, his now mid twenties neurodivergent son, and the experiences that led him and his wife Tracy to create All4One Ability Services, supporting neurodivergent young adults in accommodation and independent living.
In our first episode, we talk about the early years, diagnosis, the challenges dads often carry quietly, and the importance of hope, practical support, and community.
This series is about the role dads play, what they go through behind the scenes, and why families need spaces where they feel understood and supported.
Listen on your favourite podcast app or here:

A child can be sleeping through the night, walking on time, and lighting up your world with cheeky joy, and you can still end up facing a diagnosis that changes everything. Graham Clark joins us to start a special six-week series, sharing what it’...

06/05/2026

Something a little different from me today.

I'm thrilled to be joining an incredible panel of leaders on Thursday 21 May for the Adelaide Success Circle, and I'd love for you to know about it.

This is an evening designed specifically for senior leaders in healthcare, NDIS, and aged care -- and the topic couldn't be more timely: The Complexities of Leading People Today.

Because let's be honest. Leading a team right now is genuinely hard. Workforce pressures, burnout, competing expectations, constant change. If you're feeling it, you're not imagining it -- and you're not alone.

The panel brings together:
Jacki Done (Chief People & Quality Officer, Uniting SA), Donna Adams (Behavioural Change Specialist and founder of Business Leaders Circles), Dr Phil Hamdorf (CEO, Australian Sporting Alliance for People with a Disability), and me -- Dana Baltutis, Founder of My Therapy House.

We'll be having honest, peer-to-peer conversations about what it actually takes to lead well right now. No vendors. No pitches. Just real talk from people who get it -- and plenty of time to mingle, connect, and leave genuinely inspired.

Thursday 21 May, 4:00 -- 6:30 pm
The Function, Level 3/4 Colley Terrace, Glenelg

Drinks, nibbles, and a room full of people who understand your world.

Places are limited, so if this is for you -- or someone you know -- grab a ticket via the link below.
[tickets link:
https://events.humanitix.com/adelaide-success-circle-for-ndis-and-aged-care-leaders]

See you there!

Exclusive evening for senior healthcare and disability leaders - expert panel, insight, connection, drinks and nibbles.

18/03/2026

Are you someone who procrastinates and is always late, even for important events?

Gabor Mate explains it is because how your nervous system has developed.

Have a listen and reach out if you would like guidance around this.

'Gabor mate in being late'

🎙 Guest: Dr. Mate Gabor 🎧 Podcast: Hasan Minhaj 📌 Credit: Hasan Minhaj 🧠 Credit & Contact Special thanks to the original video/podcast creator for the inspiration. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this video, feel free to reach out via the email listed on my profile. I’m...

20/01/2026

I am pleased to share that my upcoming book, Attuned Workplaces: Creating a Future Where Neurodiversity Belongs, is coming to fruition.

This book explores how workplaces can move beyond surface level inclusion to create environments where neurodivergent people genuinely belong. It focuses on psychological safety, communication, sensory needs, autonomy, and leadership, offering practical insights for leaders, educators, and organisations.

If you would like to be notified when the book is released, please register your interest via the booking form on my website.

https://danabaltutis.com/dana-baltutis-coaching-book/