My Purpose
My purpose is to bring hope, clarity, and joy back into the lives of families raising autistic and neurodivergent children — into their everyday moments, relationships, and future — and to support professionals in going deeper, beyond surface-level strategies, towards a true understanding of development, connection, and meaningful change, so they can confidently help neurodivergent
individuals thrive.
What I Believe
I strongly believe that every individual has the capacity to grow, regardless of autism or any other difference.
But development does not happen through pressure, performance, or perfect strategies.
It happens in everyday moments — through the way we connect, respond, guide, and stay with another person, even when things feel uncertain or challenging.
That is where real change begins.
Hey there! I’m Andreja.
I love plants and flowers (my home is slowly turning into a mini jungle) and everything about the brain.
I love cultivating deep, meaningful connections with anyone who is open to them, and I especially love helping others understand how the brain works so they can build those connections too. Because when we begin to understand ourselves and each other differently, something shifts.
And from there… everything can change.
My Story
My journey in the field of neurodiversity began over 15 years ago in the classroom.
After university, I started working as a teacher, where I first encountered neurodiversity — autism, ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Down syndrome, and a wide range of learning differences.
Very quickly, I realised something important: I didn’t yet have the knowledge or tools to truly support these students in the way they needed. I knew they could learn and grow — but I didn’t know how to guide that process effectively.
So I made a decision: I would keep searching, learning, and studying until I found an approach that truly worked.
And I did.
Over the years, through continuous education and hands-on experience, I explored different approaches, including Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Yet something still felt missing — a deeper, more holistic understanding of human development that truly connected the brain, mind, body, nervous system, emotions, and relationships.
That search eventually led me to RDI Relationship Development Intervention and Interpersonal Neurobiology. And that changed everything.
It transformed the way I understand development, learning, regulation, and connection.
I began to understand that development does not happen in isolation, through pressure, or through behaviour management alone. Real growth happens through relationships, emotional safety, co-regulation, guidance, meaningful experiences, and the integration of the mind, brain, body, and nervous system.
That became the foundation of my work.
Today, I support parents, neurodivergent individuals, and professionals globally as a Certified RDI® Consultant and Director of RDI® Professional Training, leading and delivering RDI® training for professionals worldwide.
I also regularly present at conferences, run workshops and seminars, and deliver training for organisations and companies internationally.
My approach is integrative and holistic — bringing together developmental science, Interpersonal Neurobiology, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, relationship-based development, and my work as a yoga teacher for neurodivergent individuals.
Mind. Brain. Body. Nervous system. Connection.
Because real development happens when everything works together.
A little more about me…
When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me reading, learning, or exploring something new about the brain and body — it’s a curiosity that never really switches off.
But I also deeply value slowing down. Reformer and meditation are two of my favourite ways to stay grounded and present.
Music is always playing in my home — whether I’m feeling happy, tired, or somewhere in between.
You’ll often recognise me by wearing white — and, quite often, a pair of sparkling shoes.
I feel deeply connected to the work I do and the people I support — it’s something I carry with me every day.
Why I Love My Work
Helping families and educators build meaningful connections with neurodivergent individuals brings me profound joy and purpose. Watching my clients grow, succeed, and develop confidence—while fostering a more inclusive and understanding world—is the heart of my work.
Guided by integrity, respect, consistency, and accountability, I am committed to helping create deeper connections and brighter futures for every individual I support.
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Professional Roles, Certifications & Education
- Director of RDI® Professional Training (UK & Europe)
- Certified RDI® Consultant
- PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) – Level 1 Certification, PDA Society
- Advanced Training in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Florida Institute of Technology
- Certified Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher for Neurodivergent Individuals
- Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher
- Master of Education (M.Ed.), University of Zagreb Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences