Fatima Natascha Lawrence (she/her), M.A., RCC-ACS, BCRPT-S is a Registered Clinical Counsellor Supervisor, BC Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Certified Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisor and EMDR practitioner. As a former school counsellor, Natascha is a BIPOC of mixed Asian ancestry, Disabled, and Queer trauma and play therapist, educator, and author.

With almost 20 years of experience and as an ADHDer, Natascha specializes in neurodiversity, particularly in FASD. Natascha has experience working with clients across different modalities and systems, including schools, hospitals, community mental health, and private practice, and has worked with individuals from birth to adulthood, as well as couples and families.

Dedicated to enlightening the world to see through the beauty of a neurodiversity lens, Natascha is the co-founder of the FASD Institute, which provides counselling, supervision, and education to clinicians, individuals, and families. Natascha is the creator of the Empowering Neurodiversity (END) Model®, FASDPLAY™, and is the author of "The Gifts you Carry: A Story of a Sacred Child and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder".

Most importantly, Natascha is the parent of two incredible neurodivergent children, one who has FASD.