Children are unique in their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual characteristics, and equally so in their skill development. Every child deserves the ability to learn and engage in therapy in a way that suits their individual personality and needs.
Occupational Therapists have expert training in child development, anatomy, physiology, and paediatric conditions, allowing them to assess and analyse the reasons behind a child’s difficulty in performing specific tasks and create a personalised treatment plan to address them.
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)
Over 20 years experience assessing and treating children
Has worked in Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and the UK
Handwriting
Literacy
Joint hypermobility
Mother of four and Cat Mum of two
Gym and travel enthusiast
Foodie and restaurant connoisseur
Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy)
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
Over 11 years experience as Paediatric and young adult Occupational Therapist
Founder and Director of the WA ROCKABILITY GROUP
Worked as Disability Services Manager in the East Kimberley
Integrating music in therapy
Family-centred approach
Using fun, meaningful and practical therapy to implement in home and school
Musician by night
Hopes to one day run a music-based therapy program for all
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Stellenbosch University – 1990
I have worked as a paediatric Occupational Therapist for 33 years in a wide variety of roles in England, South Africa and Australia. I have provided both individual and group therapy and worked with a variety of diagnosis. I trained in Sensory Integration while working in England and have specialist knowledge and experience of Sensory processing and Emotional Regulation. I have worked for the Department of Education Queensland as a consultative therapist in schools and specialised in Autism when I worked for AAWA for 8 years. I have experience working under NDIS and providing reports and assessments such as Functional Capacity Assessments, to advocate for funding.
Autism
Sensory processing
Emotional Regulation
Child Development
Assessment of function
Coming Soon!
Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy)
Circle of Security Zones of Regulation Alert Program
I have five plus years working with children with a range of disabilities. I have a thorough understanding of NDIS including writing end of summary reports, functional capacity assessments and goal setting to meet the children’s needs. I have had the pleasure of receiving mentoring from experienced Occupational Therapists in my area of interest which has supported me to develop my clinical skills. I enjoy working to meet the goals of clients in the location best suited to meeting a child’s goals either in the community, home, school, or clinic environment. I believe that consultation with family, friends, support workers, teachers and others who can support the child to achieve their goal is best practice to ensure generalisation in all relevant environments.
My area of speciality is working with children with autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder and attention hyperactivity disorder; however, I also enjoy working with children with a range of disabilities and their families.
I have a strong interest in early intervention, sensory processing difficulties/disorder, emotional regulation and providing support to parents and key stake holders to achieve the goals of their child.
I enjoy participating in the community as an active member of the City of Perth surf lifesaving club and play AFL for Claremont football club. In my spare time I enjoy coaching/training, travelling, and spending time with family and friends.
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