Psychologist Profiles
Vicky Saltis(Senior Psychologist), Clinical Director, Play Program Supervisor, BAppSci(Psych) Hons
Vicky is the Clinical Director of Play Psychology PTY LTD. Vicky is a Registered Psychologist. Her Neuro-affirming and Trauma informed approaches are inspired by the lived experiences of the many children and adolescents whom she has supported over the past two decades. Her natural love and understanding of children were stimulated in 2002 when she began working as a Therapist for a young boy who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. His huge behavioural and developmental gains, and individual ways of learning inspired Vicky to make a difference in the lives of children and to develop our understanding of individualised learning approaches through which each child can achieve their greatest potential.
Our Play Psychologist Vicky Saltis works and is experienced in in Neuro-affirming and Trauma informed Play Based Behavioural and Early Therapeutic Supports for children with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, Presenting Behaviours, Learning Difficulties and Developmental Delays.
Vicky has worked intensively in school and kindergarten environments with children with special needs for the past 22 years. She provides assessments, interventions, curriculum development and clinical recommendations for children across numerous settings including, through home-based therapy, at schools and kindergartens, and clinically.
Vicky enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience with other professionals through clinical supervision and training sessions for complex cases.
Vicky has completed her Bachelor of Applied Science Psychology degree with Honours at Deakin University. Vicky holds a Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Children and Adolescents and has experience in in Child Centred Play Therapy, Neuro-affirming Practice, Social Stencil Facilitating, Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS), Desensitisation, Supporting Behaviours, Eating Difficulties, Toilet Training, the use of Visual Schedules for children among many related areas.
Over the span of over two decades now….
I have devoted my career to supporting, advocating for, and making a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of Autistic children and children with developmental delays. Each one is completely unique and amazing! Building genuine connections with them, while addressing their behavioural and sensory needs and enhancing their life skills — from communication and play to self-care — has been an incredibly rewarding experience!!!!