.png)
Quirky Kid® is a child psychology clinic and publishing house based in Australia. We work with parents, schools and clinics around the world to improve children’s social and emotional wellbeing. Our award-winning tools and resources have had a positive impact on children in more than 30 countries.
Psychologist
Jennifer is a Registered Psychologist at the Quirky Kid Clinic in Wollongong. She has a passion for working with children and their families, supporting them to improve their ability to understand each other and work together. She has 14 years experience working with young people and their families, in a variety of settings, including early intervention support, across primary and high school settings and as a psychologist in private practice.
She works primarily with children and adolescents presenting with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Major Depressive Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Selective Mutism, Feeding difficulties (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, sensory related feeding difficulties and Rumination Disorder), learning difficulties and behavioural concerns.
Jennifer has a special interest in working collaboratively with families and schools to ensure children can find their unique voice to communicate their needs, goals, and thrive in their daily lives. She has undertaken training in Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) for children presenting with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) feeding approach. She is experienced in administering the Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V) and is also experienced administering and scoring psychometric assessments including the Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System (ABAS-3), Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA), Conners 3® and developing NDIS case-plans.
Jennifer loves to spend time with her family, going on long bush walks and camping on the weekends. She also enjoys growing different types of cacti and succulents.
Jennifer is accredited with a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Master of Psychology (School Psychology), a Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies from the University of Wollongong.
She holds General Registration with the Australian Psychology Board (AHPRA).
Jennifer Shore Working with Children Check (WWC): WWC068606E
Jennifer has been fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
.webp)
Every month or so we’ll let you know about new jobs, placements or voluteering opportunities. We’ll also share some unique content about our team, upcoming products and more.
.webp)
