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Lauren Elsdon

Senior Occupational Therapist (Logan)

About Lauren

Lauren is a Senior Occupational Therapist based at our Logan clinic. She is passionate about early intervention and holistic, family-centred therapy, and works closely with parents and carers to build meaningful relationships that support each child’s individual needs.

Since beginning her career as a paediatric Occupational Therapist, Lauren has worked with children across infancy, childhood and adolescence, with a particular interest in the early intervention space. Lauren values genuine collaboration with families and aims to support children to develop independence in essential life skills and confidently participate in their everyday environments.

Special Interests

  • Early intervention
  • School readiness
  • Parent coaching and education
  • Toileting
  • Feeding

Approach to Therapy

Lauren’s approach to therapy is evidence-based and play-driven. She believes therapy should be engaging, strengths-focused and achievable for both the child and their family. Lauren works alongside parents and carers to set meaningful goals and create practical supports that can be embedded into daily routines, helping children reach their full potential.

Relevant Professional Development Training

Early Intervention 

  • PAIR Model: Integrating Relational Approaches in Early Childhood Intervention – Jacqui Barfoot

Feeding 

  • Feeding Assessment & Intervention – Brisbane Feeding Clinic

Toileting

  • Conquering Wees and Poos: Behavioural Management of Constipation, Encopresis and Urinary Incontinence in Children – Rebecca Kahn

Outside the Clinic

Outside of work, Lauren enjoys pilates, reading and exploring Brisbane with her family and their goofy Golden Retriever.

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