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Deborah is an occupational therapist with more than 30 years of clinical paediatric experience working with families of children with various neurodiversities, including Developmental Delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, ADHD, Sensory Processing Difficulties and other developmental difficulties.
Deborah graduated from Curtin University of Technology (Perth, WA) with a Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) in 1992. Since then, she has worked as an occupational therapist in a variety of settings, including the public sector, non-profit sector and the private sector, both within Australia and overseas,
Deborah has a passion and a speciality in early intervention, particularly with children ages 0-8 years, with additional specific training in working with infants and young children. She has extensive experience in working with the children in their natural environment, such as the home, the childcare, the school and other relevant contexts. She believes strongly in the concepts of family-centred practice, using them in her practice, and she places significant value in the family's engagement in the intervention process.
Deborah has an ongoing and continued commitment to her learning and professional development which has provided her with extensive additional training and knowledge in a multitude of topics and fields, including Autism, Sensory Processing, Emotional Regulation, Play, Neurodevelopmental Therapy, Cerebral Palsy, Executive Functions, evidence-based practice, among many others.
Deborah graduated from Curtin University of Technology (Perth, WA) with a Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) in 1992. Since then, she has worked as an occupational therapist in a variety of settings, including the public sector, non-profit sector and the private sector, both within Australia and overseas,
Deborah has a passion and a speciality in early intervention, particularly with children ages 0-8 years, with additional specific training in working with infants and young children. She has extensive experience in working with the children in their natural environment, such as the home, the childcare, the school and other relevant contexts. She believes strongly in the concepts of family-centred practice, using them in her practice, and she places significant value in the family's engagement in the intervention process.
Deborah has an ongoing and continued commitment to her learning and professional development which has provided her with extensive additional training and knowledge in a multitude of topics and fields, including Autism, Sensory Processing, Emotional Regulation, Play, Neurodevelopmental Therapy, Cerebral Palsy, Executive Functions, evidence-based practice, among many others.