Maria Patsioura is a highly specialized Special Education Consultant and Behaviour Therapist, having earned her Master of Education in Special Education: Autism (Children) from the University of Birmingham, UK, where she received the prestigious Penny Lacey Masters Dissertation Prize. Her commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by her Bachelor of Education in Pedagogy, Philosophy and Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, and her NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children & Young People, UK.

With over 20 years of experience in early childhood, nursery, and primary education settings, Maria has developed extensive expertise across diverse educational environments. From special needs schools to mainstream classrooms and therapy centers, her experience spans a wide spectrum of settings, enabling her to tailor interventions precisely to each child’s unique needs.

Maria’s approach is founded on evidence-based interventions and comprehensive assessments, which she delivers with a holistic perspective. She emphasizes the importance of not only working directly with children but also empowering their families and caregivers through education and ongoing support. Through collaborative partnerships, she helps maximize each child’s potential for independence and growth.

In her Parent Consultation and Case Management services, Maria conducts thorough initial consultations with parents, caregivers, and children to develop a deep understanding of each child’s unique needs and challenges. She provides ongoing supervision and case management to ensure consistency and progress in interventions, using evidence-based tools to evaluate skills and design targeted intervention plans.

Her Social Skills Development Programs focus on enhancing communication, play, and social interaction skills for children at various developmental levels. Through structured activities and evidence-based strategies, she helps children build meaningful connections with peers and develop essential social competencies.

Maria’s Educational Support and School Shadowing services include training and supervising Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to effectively support children in school environments. This comprehensive approach ensures both academic success and social integration, creating a supportive learning environment that promotes independence and growth.

Her professional interests include developing and implementing specialized intervention programs, with particular expertise in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). In her practice, Maria employs a range of evidence-based techniques, ensuring that her interventions are carefully tailored to each child’s developmental level and learning style.

Driven by her commitment to continuous professional development, Maria regularly engages in advanced training and stays current with the latest developments in special education and behavioral intervention strategies.

Areas of Expertise:

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Pervasive Developmental Disorders
• ADHD and Executive Functioning
• Learning Difficulties and Developmental Delays
• Down Syndrome
• Social Skills Development
• Behavioral Challenges
• Parent Consultation and Training
• Educational Support and School Integration
• Discrete Trial Teaching
• Reinforcement Strategies
• Prompting and Fading Techniques
• Data-Based Programming for Skill Acquisition
• Behavior Modification Programs
• School Shadowing and LSA Training
• Early Intervention Programs

If you would like to make an appointment with Maria, please get in touch.