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For gifted and 2e students, the "best" school is rarely the one at the top of the league tables. Research consistently shows that academic results are primarily driven by the quality of individual support, not the prestige of the institution. The most critical variable for long-term success and mental well-being is cultural fit.
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Career planning isn't about forcing yourself to fit a standard mold; it's about niche construction—shaping a career that actually fits you. Using Baum's Suite of Tools, we map out your unique strengths and specific needs to find the "sweet spot" where you can thrive. Instead of trying to fix your struggles, we use these tools to design a workspace and a role that celebrates your brain's architecture. It's a practical, simple way to move from burnout to a career that finally feels like home.
Moving beyond NAPLAN scores to evaluate how a school’s social climate and teaching philosophy align with a student’s specific neurodivergent profile.
Specialist advice on the suitability of Catholic vs. independent private schools for students juggling high potential with neurodivergence.
Helping students and career changers select jobs not just by interest, but by "niche construction"—shaping a path that plays to their strengths while bypassing known barriers.
Bespoke roadmaps for the high-stakes shifts from primary to high school, or high school to the autonomy of university life.
Drawing on lived experience and clinical expertise, Olivia helps families bypass the "trial and error" of school selection, replacing it with strategic clarity and authentic empathy.
Session rate: $225/hour. No minimum.
Additional work: Commissioned research or other work requested outside sessions is billed separately at $175/hour (subject to availability).
Croydon rooms: No travel fee.
Inner West: $75 travel fee per in-home consulting session.
Up to one hour outside the Inner West: Travel fees quoted on request. Weekly visits are rarely available; consulting visits are generally more available during the day.
Interstate or international: In-person meetings by arrangement, with additional charges and conditions agreed individually.
$50 per participant. Minimum 10 participants.
Delivery: School presentations are available online or in person. In-person delivery is recommended for engagement.
School travel: Travel for in-person school presentations and other non-remote work undertaken for schools is billed at $150/hour each way.
I strongly recommend an additional non-contact preparation hour to review your child's documents before we meet so that your family can utilise our time together as efficiently as possible.
Preparation fee: $175 for one hour of document review (subject to availability).
Total if chosen: $400 for preparation and a one-hour first consulting session. Travel fees are additional, if applicable.
Document deadline: At least three business days before your session.
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Choosing a school or degree is one of the most significant financial and emotional investments you will make. Let’s ensure it’s the right one.
Exceptional Like Me, led by Dr. Olivia Evans, provides specialised, neuroaffirming support for gifted and twice-exceptionality (2e) individuals. Combining elite academic qualifications with her own lived experience, Dr. Evans offers a unique strengths-based approach through educational consulting, neurodivergent coaching, and specialised tutoring.