Occupational Therapist
Lives on Awabakal Land (she/her)
Languages Spoken: English
Shae is an Occupational Therapist who graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2021. Shae has over 10 years experience working with children as an SLSO in mainstream and special education. She has four years’ experience working as a rural generalist across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. Having lived and worked in rural NSW, she brings a strong understanding of diverse community needs.
Shae has a particular passion for working with children and their families, using a warm, strengths-based and client centred approach to help children build skills, confidence and independence in their every day lives. Shae has experience in school-based occupational therapy, supporting fine and gross motor intervention, self care including sleep and toileting, as well as sensory and emotional regulation and delivers client centred, evidence based interventions.
Shae enjoys working collaboratively with her clients’ families, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
In her spare time, Shae is an avid reader and enjoys all things sports.
AREAS OF PRACTICE:
- Fine and gross motor skills & handwriting
- Behaviour in the classroom
- Sensory processing support
- Self care skills
- ADHD & executive functioning skills