Carmel Whitty

Background

About Carmel Whitty

Professional Writer, Storyteller, Educator and Allied Health Clinician with a passion for facilitating wellbeing, creativity and collaborative solutions within the Accessibility space. Drawing from a background as a Speech Pathologist, my work is founded in expert clinical knowledge in the fields of neuro-rehabilitation, mental health, neurodiversity and holistic case management. Anchored in well refined intuitive insights, I design wellbeing and study skills development programs that enable university students to achieve their personal, academic and career transition goals. With a focus on those who identify with the potential obstacles associated with conditions such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disability and Mental Health challenges, my design approach is founded in partnership with my students; weaving in their feedback in order to create meaningful interactive learning experiences. Alongside my program writing, my personal portfolio in children’s and young adult fiction is emerging. With a master's degree qualification under my belt, I have several projects in motion. My vision is to build a portfolio of stories that bring diverse individuals, like my inspiring students, into the limelight. KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES • Highly skilled facilitator of learning and positive behavioural change • Specialist knowledge in the fields of neurodiversity, neuro-rehabilitation, mental health, sensory difference, speech, language, literacy and clinical education • Reflective listening abilities with an empowering approach to collaboration • Innovative, client-focused, accessible eLearning design specialist • Interpersonal skills in the management of complex stakeholder needs • Project management proficiency across multiple assignments • Team leadership with empathy and strategic guidance • Emerging children’s and young adult fiction author