


My Approach
Louise is a strengths based therapist who is experienced
working with children to improve functional skills
and participation. She has experience working with children
who may have a specific diagnosis (or no diagnosis):
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Learning Difficulties
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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PDA (pathological demand avoidance)
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Global Developmental Delay
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Intellectual Disability
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ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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Anxiety
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Genetic Disorders
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Vision & Hearing impairment
Louise has worked with many gifted children and has
a particular interest in this area of practice.
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Early intervention is well researched to be a positive stage
of impact. Louise has worked in many preschools offering advice, teacher coaching and developmental programs to reduce
the complexity and compounding nature of difficulties.
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Louise encourages collaborations with Paediatricians, Speech Pathologists, teachers and other specialists to provide an integrated service for children and their families.
Recent Professional Development:
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Occupational Performance Coaching
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F-Words (assessment tool)
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Toileting
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Eating & Feeding
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Social Competence
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Zones of Regulation ©
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Trauma Informed Practice
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Social Thinking Framework
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Self Regulation
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Fragile X
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Interoception
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Developing Pretend Play Skills
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Executive Function in School Students with Learning Difficulties
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Highway Heroes Social Emotional Programme
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Grow Your Mind
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Occupational Therapy & Autism
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Visual Perception and Learning Disorders
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Anxiety: Stress: Resilience in Children
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Angry, Oppositional and Defiant ODD