Simone is a Senior Occupational Therapist who works at our Upper Coomera clinic. Simone is dedicated to helping clients achieve goals which are meaningful to them. Throughout her career, Simone has gained extensive experience working with children, their caregivers, and adults across the lifespan. She values the importance of ongoing evidence-based training and embraces a multidisciplinary team approach.
Simone’s areas of interest & experience include:
- Early intervention
- Supporting children and their families with transitioning to school
- Sensory processing
- Developing fine motor abilities
- Handwriting
Simone has completed the following notable Professional Development courses:
- Meaningful Sensory Diets Masterclass – Sense Up
- Toileting Course – Zi Mei Events
- Interoception & Early Learners: Establishing Body Listening from an Early Age – Kelly Mahler 2022 Lego ®-Based Therapy Facilitator Certification Training – Progressive Play
- Feeding Assessments in preschool and school aged children – Feeding Therapy Australia
- Feeding therapy: Where to Start – Feeding Therapy Australia
- Building Variety of Foods eaten using Food Bridging Techniques – Feeding Therapy Australia
- Learn to Play Course 2021 ESDM Introduction Course – UC Davis Consulting and Professional Education
- Towards Functional Writing – Zi Mei Events
- Stroke-Ed/AHET Course - Upper Limb Retraining
Outside of work Simone enjoys spending weekends outdoors and with friends and family!
