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Occupational Therapists

 
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Jessica

CO-DIRECTOR
Occupational Therapist

Jessica graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Health Science/ Master of Occupational Therapy. Jessica has a passion for working with children and their families to implement holistic treatment approaches.

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Jessica has had experience working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder as well as children with developmental delay. 

Since graduating Jessica has continued to develop her skills by completing a range of paediatric specific courses.

Training courses include:

  • Therapeutic Listening©: Listening with the Whole Body by Sheila Frick

  • Basic course of DIR®/ Floortime™

  • Sensory Defensiveness: A Comprehensive Treatment Approach by Tracy Stackhouse and Julia Wilbarger

  • Sensory Processing & The Brain Using Neuroscience to Support Clinical Reasoning by Shelly Lane

  • “M.O.R.E. - Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Functions by Eileen W. Richter and Patricia Oetter 

  • Psycho-Sensory Processing Intervention by Kimberly Barthel

  • The Camp Jabiru Symposium: Perspectives on Sensory Modulation and Regulation 

  • Decoding Autism - From understanding neurobiology to choosing intervention strategies presented by Kimberly Barthel

  • Seeing and Moving: A Visual Vestibular Course by Kimberly Barthel 

  • Eating and Feeding Matters: From Science to Strategies

  • Quickshifts: Revolutionising the Use of Sound in Sensorimotor Integrative Treatment by Vital Links

  • Core Connections- Exploring the Core's Developmental Roots by Vital Links

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Libby

TEAM LEADER/ CLINICAL LEAD
Occupational Therapist

Libby is an experienced occupational therapist who enjoys helping children reach their potential by collaborating with families and implementing evidence-based practice. Having graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) and a Master of Occupational Therapy, Libby has worked with children in a range of settings. ​Most recently, Libby has worked as a senior occupational therapist at Campbelltown and Bowral Hospitals, helping children from birth through to adolescence. Libby is an energetic and passionate occupational therapist who wants the best for the children she works with and aims to continue learning to be a holistic therapist through completing her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
 

Libby has experience working with children from a wide range of paediatric backgrounds, including children born premature; at a high risk or who have a neurological condition (including cerebral palsy, TBI or stroke); who have fussy eating or restrictive eating; are neurodivergent (autism spectrum disorder, ADHD); who have had a post-acute injury (requiring rehabilitation); a diagnosed genetic condition (including trisomy 21); as well as those with global developmental delays.

 

Speciality areas of intervention include infants and young children development, complex disability management, upper limb constraint and bimanual therapy, rehabilitation, school readiness, responsive feeding therapy and equipment prescription.

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Libby has continued her learning through a range of paediatric training courses for assessments and interventions, including:

  • Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development – 4th Edition

  • Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE)

  • Prechtl’s Method of Qualitative Assessment of General Movements

  • Hand Assessment for Infants (HAI)

  • DIR Floortime

  • ‘Learn to Play’ by Karen Stagnitti

  • Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Feeding Therapy

  • Advanced Bimanual Therapy by Brian Hoare

  • Functional Hand Use in Hemiplegia by Brian Hoare

  • Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP Approach)

  • Perceive, Recall, Plan and Perform (PRPP)

  • Family and Infant Neurodevelopmental Education (FINE)

  • Team Around the Child NSW Health

  • Splinting the Hand, Wrist and Elbow for Neurological Conditions by Dr Judy Ranka

  • Key Word Sign NSW

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Ashleigh

Senior Occupational Therapist

Ashleigh completed a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) at University of Wollongong and graduated from a Master of Occupational Therapy at University of Sydney. Ashleigh has been working with children in multiple settings for over 10 years and has experience working with children with diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), chromosomal and genetic disorders, anxiety and sensory processing differences. Most recently Ashleigh worked in early intervention (0-6-year-olds) for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses. Ashleigh is passionate about neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based approaches and empowering families to be their own advocates. 

 Ashleigh continues to develop her skills through professional development opportunities and courses such as: 

  • Neurodiversity-Affirming OT Practice Summit by Learn Play Thrive

  • Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Visual-Vestibular Protocol with Mary Kawar and Sheila Frick

  • M.O.R.E. Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Functions by Eileen Richter and Patricia Oetter

  • The SPiRIT© of Paediatric Therapy by Tracey Murnan-Stackhouse

  • Therapeutic Listening©: Listening with the Whole Body by Sheila Frick

  • Exploring Auditory Defensiveness: A Comprehensive Approach to Assessment and Treatment by Sheila Frick

  • A Strengths-Based Approach to Autism and Behaviour by Meg Proctor

  • Toileting, Interoception and Nutrition by Kelly Mahler

  • Interoception and Early Learners by Kelly Mahler

  • A Contemporary Occupational Performance Approach to Paediatric Self-Regulation, Parts 1 and 2 by Meredith Gronski and Theresa Henry

  • Camp Jabiru practicum program with The Sensory Gym©

  • Camp Jabiru group leader with The Sensory Gym©

  • Making the Shift: Neurodiversity Affirming Approaches in Practice with Jessie Ginsburg and Chris Wenger 

  • Black Dog Institute: School Refusal

  • Early Start Denver Model Advanced Course 

  • STAR Sensory Symposium: Sensory Health and Sensory Informed Care in Autism 2022

  • International Childhood Trauma Symposium 2021

  • Occupational Therapy Australia Member

  • American Occupational Therapy Association Member

Bethany

Occupational Therapist

Bethany graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours). Bethany has always loved working with children and encouraging them to reach their goals in a fun and supportive environment. She enjoys finding imaginative and enjoyable ways to help children develop across all childhood milestones. 

 

Bethany has conducted therapy with children and youth with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Global Developmental Delay as well as children who exhibit difficulties with self-care, fine and gross motor, and social skills. Bethany has also worked with younger adults with learning disabilities to help facilitate their goals. She has experience working with young children aged 18 months to 7 years. 

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Training courses include:

  • Fragile X: An Overview and Introduction to Care Mapping by Tracy Stackhouse 

  • Move Play Grow by Kim Barthel 

  • Supporting Children Who Experience Anxiety by Kim Barthel

  • Sleep Matters by Kim Barthel 

  • Astronaut Training by Vital Links (Vestibular-Visual Protocol) 

  • Traffic Jam in my Brain by Sensory Tools (Sensory Processing) 

  • Quickshifts by Vital Links (Integration of Sound in Treatment) 

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Kimberley

Occupational Therapist

Kimberley graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Kimberley has always had a passion for working with children and their families to reach their full potential. Kimberley advocates for inclusivity; she aims to empower and enable young individuals she works with to participate in tasks and activities without feeling limited or excluded. 

 

Kimberley has experience working with children and young adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity and development delays. In addition, Kimberley has worked with children who demonstrate difficulties with gross, fine motor skills, play skills and self-care skills. 

 

Kimberley has a strong passion for martial arts and teaches individuals of all ages karate when she is not working at the clinic. In addition, Kimberley enjoys reading, completing arts and crafts projects such as assembling origami pieces and playing video games in her spare time. 

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Training courses include:

  • Eating and Feeding Matters by Kim Barthel 

  • Basic course of DIR®/ Floortime™

  • Fragile X: An Overview and Introduction to Care Mapping by Tracy Stackhouse 

  • Move Play Grow by Kim Barthel 

  • Supporting Children Who Experience Anxiety by Kim Barthel

Sarah

Occupational Therapist

Sarah graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Sarah shares a deep passion for working with children in the clinic, schools and the community. Working in partnership with the child’s family, Sarah is able to achieve specific goals through tailored movements and activities. 
Sarah has experiences working with children who are living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Muscular Dystrophy and children experiencing Sensory Processing difficulties. Sarah has worked
with children who express difficulties with self-care, fine motor and gross motor development.
 
Since graduating from university, Sarah has continued to develop her skills by completing a range of specific courses.

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 Training courses include:

  • Basic course of DIR®/ Floortime™ by The International Council on Development and Learning, Inc.

  • Supporting children who have experienced trauma by Emerging Minds Learning

  • The impact of trauma on the child by Emerging Minds Learning

  • Fragile X: An Overview and Introduction to Care Mapping by Tracy Stackhouse

  • Quickshifts: Revolutionizing the Use of Sound in Sensorimotor Integrative Treatment by Vital Links

  •  Introduction to Childhood Apraxia of Speech by Edythe A. Strand, Ph.D.

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Georgia

Occupational Therapist

Georgia graduated Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) after completing research into understanding barriers to healthcare for autistic adults. Georgia has worked closely with children on the autism spectrum since 2016 and is passionate about empowering children and their families to live happy and meaningful lives. 

Georgia has experience working with children and young adults and supporting them to achieve goals related to self-care, social skills, fine and gross motor skills. Georgia has worked with children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Dyspraxia and Genetic Disorders.  

 

In her spare time, Georgia loves to spend time walking at the beach with her two dogs, Rupert and Wilfred. Georgia is an avid reader with a large book collection and also loves to listen to different podcasts on her way to work.

Georgia has completed the following certificates and Qualifications:

  • SOS Approach to Feeding

  • Quickshifts

Natalie

Occupational Therapist

Natalie has completed a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Western Sydney University. She is a compassionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist with experience in working with children aged between 2 and 18 with a range of diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Oppositional Defiance Disorder and Global Developmental Delay. Natalie has predominantly worked in the private practice sector, providing tailored therapy and support to children and their families. Whether working one-on-one with children or collaborating with families, educators, and other healthcare professionals, Natalie's goal is to empower children to reach their full potential and lead happy, fulfilling lives. 

Natalie has completed the following certificates and Qualifications:

  • Traffic Jam in my Brain by Sensory Tools (Sensory Processing)

  • Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Feeding Therapy 

  • Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules: Social Narratives

  • Retained Primitive Reflexes Training (Webinar) 

  • Western Syndey University – Clinical Education 

  • Talking Toileting with Di Collis and Debbie Atkins 

  • Handwriting and CO-OP Approach

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Monica

Occupational Therapist

Monica graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Monica has a passion for collaborating with children and their families to implement holistic and evidence-based interventions, that enable children to develop their independence and promote meaningful participation in their lives.  

Monica has experience working with children and adolescents living with Developmental Delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities, as well as those experiencing learning difficulties, challenges with self-care and social participation. In her spare time, Monica enjoys playing sport, spending time outdoors and enjoying the company of her family and friends.  

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Monica has continued her learning through a range of training courses including: 

  • Traffic Jam in my Brain by Sensory Tools (Sensory Processing) 

  • Disability Dynamic by the Cerebral Palsy Alliance  

  • Seating and Positioning by the Cerebral Palsy Alliance 

  • Understanding Child Mental Health by Emerging Minds 

  • Supporting children who have experienced trauma by Emerging Minds  

  • The impact of trauma on the child by Emerging Minds  

  • Tripple P Positive Parenting Program

Kate

Occupational Therapist

Kate graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. She is passionate about Occupational Therapy and making a difference by supporting children and their families to fulfil their goals through client-centred practice. She enjoys using fun and creative ways to engage and help the children that she works with in a supportive environment in the clinic, at schools and in the community. 

 

Kate has continued to develop her skills by completing a range of paediatric specific courses.

 

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Training courses include:

  • Cultural Orientation Plan for Health Professionals Training by Western Australia Centre for Rural Health

  • Clinical Yarning Training by Western Australia Centre for Rural Health 

  • Supporting infants and toddlers by Emerging Minds Learning

  • Understanding childhood bullying and mental health by Emerging Minds Learning

  • Child-centred and communication-focused practice with children with disability by Emerging Minds Learning 

  • Understanding child mental health and disability by Emerging Minds Learning

  • The impact of trauma on the child by Emerging Minds Learning

  • Building blocks for children’s social and emotional wellbeing by Emerging Minds Learning

  • The impact of family and domestic violence on the child by Emerging Minds Learning

  • Working with learners with Autism by Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules

  • Understanding augmentative and alternative communication by Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules

  • Best Practices for Implementing Interoception-Based Supports by Kelly Mahler 

  • Traffic Jam in my Brain by Sensory Tools Australia 

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