Adrienne was a classroom teacher before the words autism and meltdown became part of popular language. From teaching Adrienne moved into technology and software design, and adult education in various corporate arenas. To wrap Adrienne’s interests of Education, Neuroscience and Technology together, she commenced studies at the University of Sydney seeking a Masters of Learning Science and Technology.  These studies conclude with a research project she has held close for more than 10 years.

With the increase in issues of the mind impacting the classroom – ASD, anxiety and stress, behavior, meltdowns and disruptions, Adrienne’s research looks at the Autonomic Nervous System and internal state using the readily available Fitbit. While most use a Fitness Tracker to measure health in steps and exercise, Adrienne correlates various data elements to inform on the regulatory status that may possibly predict an imminent meltdown.

Adrienne is a mother, educator, researcher, and application designer, with a long history in technology and training complex IT systems.  Adrienne encourages heart-based interventions and the adaptation of regulatory state through breath.  She seeks interventions which can lead to greater self-regulation and better health outcomes for those on the Autism Spectrum and those supporting them.

Adrienne is extending her research into meltdowns based on use of Technology – from simple i-pad use to gaming.