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Smiling Fiona Hansen, with light brown hair and bangs, wearing a pink and black shirt, stands against a plain white background.

Fiona Hansen

Senior Occupational Therapist & Team Leader (Eight Mile Plains)

About Fiona

Fiona is a highly experienced occupational therapist who has worked in paediatrics for nearly 30 years, supporting children of all ages and diagnoses, predominantly within community and education settings. A long-term practitioner and strong advocate of family-centred practice, Fiona values working collaboratively with families to support children in reaching their full potential. She holds a Master of Occupational Therapy (Contemporary Practice) and a Master of Sensory Disability (Hearing Loss).

Special Interests

  • Early intervention
  • Prep Readiness / School Engagement
  • Developmental Delay
  • Fine motor skill development
  • Play/ Joint Attention
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

Approach to Therapy

Fiona practices within a family centred and strength based approach.  Fiona incorporates children’s  interests and uses a play based approach to support skill development.  

Relevant Professional Development Training

Early Childhood & Play-Based Interventions

  • Connect Play Learn (The PAIR Model) – strengthening interactions and goal attainment
  • Learn to Play
  • D.I.R. / Floortime

Emotional Regulation & Mental Health

  • Zones of Regulation Training
  • ALERT Program
  • Self-Regulation: It’s a State of Mind
  • Circle of Security

Communication & Language Supports

  • Sounds-Write Training
  • Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
  • Key Word Signing
  • Auslan

Feeding & Daily Living Skills

  • SOS Approach to Feeding
  • Towards Functional Writing

Outside the Clinic

Outside of work, Fiona enjoys spending time with family and friends, gardening, keeping fit and spending time at the beach.

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