Wildflower
Connections
Communication begins with understanding.
Neurodiversity-affirming speech pathology for upper primary students, teenagers and young adults, supporting authentic communication, meaningful connection, and self-understanding.
Who We Support
At Wildflower Connections, we support neurodivergent young people and adults across key stages of life - from late childhood through to adulthood.
We support people with a wide range of communication styles, ways of thinking, learning, connecting, and experiencing the world. Whether you're recently diagnosed, self-identify as neurodivergent, are exploring your identity, or are simply looking for support that feels understanding and affirming, you're welcome here.
Our focus is never on changing who someone is. Instead, we work alongside each person to understand their strengths, communication style, preferences, and support needs, developing practical strategies that build confidence, foster meaningful connections, and support participation in the parts of life that matter most to them. Every person is different, so our support is always tailored to the individual, their goals, and the environments they move through each day.
We typically support people aged around 10 to 35 years, including:
Upper primary school-aged children
Teenagers navigating school, friendships, identity, and growing independence
Young adults transitioning into further education, employment, and adult life
Adults seeking support with communication, relationships, self-understanding, and everyday life
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Wildflower Connections primarily supports neurodivergent adolescents and young adults. Neurodivergence is diverse, and every person's experiences, strengths and support needs are unique.
We commonly work alongside people who are:
Autistic
ADHD
AuDHD
We also support people with:
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
Intellectual Disability
Down Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Other communication differences or disabilities
Don't see yourself here?
This isn't a complete list. If you're unsure whether Wildflower Connections is the right fit, please get in touch. I'd be happy to chat about your goals and whether my services are likely to be a good match.
Meet Jess Harris
Hi, I’m Jess Harris - a neurodivergent speech pathologist and the founder of Wildflower Connections.
I support neurodivergent teenagers and young adults with communication, connection and confidence in everyday life.
My approach is grounded in understanding each young person’s communication style, strengths and needs, and providing support that feels meaningful, collaborative and authentic.
I believe meaningful progress comes from understanding the person first, and embracing the many different ways people communicate, connect and experience the world.
WHAT DO WE DO?
Areas of Support
Wildflower Connections is a space that supports autonomy, honours identity, builds on individual strengths, and makes space for authentic joy in everyday life.
Support is always individualised, strengths-based, and guided by each person's own goals.
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Communication
Expressing thoughts, feelings, ideas, wants and needs
Understanding and communicating in ways that feel authentic
Navigating communication across school, study, work and everyday life
Understanding and expressing language across spoken and written communication
Building communication supports and visual resources where helpful
Understanding abstract language, figurative language and complex instructions
Developing communication strategies for unfamiliar, stressful or high-pressure situations
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Self Advocacy
Understanding your strengths, support needs and communication preferences
Communicating needs, preferences and boundaries
Making informed choices and decisions
Developing confidence in self-advocacy
Building assertive communication skills
Finding ways to communicate that don't leave you exhausted afterwards
Understanding what helps you feel safe, supported and empowered
Advocating for support across school, study, work and everyday life
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Social Connection
Exploring social connection in ways that feel authentic to you
Building meaningful friendships and relationships
Understanding different communication styles
Perspective-taking and collaborative social problem-solving
Navigating group work, social situations and different environments
Exploring belonging and community
Understanding individualised social energy, capacity and burnout
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Relationships & Wellbeing
Healthy relationships, and understanding boundaries
Consent - understanding it, asking for it, and giving it
Communicating within relationships
Navigating dating
Staying safe online, including in digital relationships
Identity, sexuality and self-expression, explored at your own pace
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Self-Understanding & Identity
Understanding your neurodivergent identity and strengths
Exploring communication styles and preferences
Building self-awareness and self-understanding
Understanding emotions, sensory experiences and support needs
Building confidence, self-acceptance and self-compassion
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Life Transitions
Exploring strengths, interests and future pathways
Navigating school, TAFE, university, programs and employment
Workplace communication and finding a job
Executive functioning, planning, organisation and managing increasing learning demands
Building confidence with interviews and workplace transitions
Supporting independence in everyday life
Whether you're exploring support for yourself, your young person, or someone you support, we'd love to hear from you.
Have a question? Get in touch and we'll happily answer your questions, discuss your needs, and help you decide whether Wildflower Connections is the right fit.
Ready to begin? Complete our referral form to provide us with some information, and we'll be in touch to discuss the next steps.
Ready to Connect?