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Arul Hamill, Paediatric Occupational Therapist

New Zealand Registration (NZROT 1988)
Australian Registration (OT Australia 2013)
Founding member of the International PRPP instructors Network (2014)
Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand/ Whakaora Ngangahau Aotearoa

Testimonies

Experience

Arul has over 25 years of Paediatric experience. She worked in Child Development teams from 1991 to 1999 before running a Private Practice from 2003 and worked with ACC and school learning support units.

Arul has experience working with children with Developmental delay, Syndromes, Cerebral Palsy, Head injuries including Shaken baby syndrome, Prematurity, Learning disability, Neurological conditions, Equipment support, cross cultural support and working in the community including clinic, home and school.

Specific training

Arul had many years of training, including the following courses:

Neuro-developmental Therapy
Foundation Bobath, Baby Bobath and Advanced Baby Bobath certification
Sensory Integration theory and Practice
Perceive, Recall, Plan and Perform PRPP assessment and Intervention of Information Processing
Sensory Profile
SOS (Sequential, Oral Sensory) Approach to feeding
If you can’t breathe, you can’t function. Lifespan lab course (Mary Massery PT)
Newborn Behavioural Observations (NBO)
Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC)
Upper Limb Performance Assessment (ULPA)
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)

Workshops, teaching and clinical supervision

Arul has taught, educated and supervised in New Zealand and Australia, including the following events:

Kidsplus Geelong Australia:
 Integration coaching into practice with families of children with cerebral palsy
Down Syndrome Conference:
 Learner profile with Down Syndrome
Recreate:
 Understanding ADHD, ASD, cerebral palsy, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and anxiety
Ministry of Education, Rotorua:
 Using coaching skills within our practice
Play Workshop:
 Parenting place
Perceive, Recall, Plan and Perform Workshop, Introduction and stage 1:
 Co-presenter with Wendy Burrows, ADHB
Clinical Reasoning Workshop:
 Paediatric Occupational Therapy and Kidsplus, Geelong, Australia
SPACE (Parenting Place):
 Mother and Baby Programme
Paediatric OT Intensives:
 Training of therapists

Lucy Charles, Paediatric Occupational Therapist

• British Diploma of College of Occupational Therapy (DipCOT 1986)
• New Zealand Registration (NZROT) 1993
• Australian registration (Aphra) 2016
• Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand/Whakaora Ngangahau Aotearoa
• Registered Occupational Performance trainer

Testimonies

Experience

Lucy is a co-founder of Paediatric Occupational Therapy. She has over 25 years of experience working in the UK and NZ with Children aged 0 to 18 years in Child Development Services, Mainstream Schools, Specialised Units and Private Practice.

Lucy currently works with children aged 5 to 18 years with delays in their development: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Specific Learning Disorders, Developmental Coordination Disorders (DCD), Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, (FASD) Sensory Processing Difficulties, Prematurity, Cerebral Palsy, Neurological Conditions, Syndromes, Global Developmental Delay and Anxiety Disorders. As well as children with social emotional needs or lags in their development of specific skills needed for school, friendships, fun, and function at home or school.

Lucy is passionate about walking alongside children and their families, hearing their stories and empowering them to reach their hopes and dreams in life. She embeds best practice guidelines and up to date clinical reasoning into her practice as well as coaching models and cognitive behavioural frameworks. She advocates for children’s voices to be heard, to ensure positive mental health, strong family connections, success at school, fun and meaningful participation in everyday life.

Specific training

Lucy had many years of training, including the following courses:

• Neuro-developmental Theory (Bobath)
• Sensory Integration (Theory and Practice)
• PRPP (Perceive, Recall, Plan and Perform) Information processing Assessment and Intervention
• Professional Life Coaching (International Coaching Federation approved)
• Occupational Performance Coaching (trainer programme)
• Team Teach (Positive Behavioural Management)
• Supervisor for Health Professional and OT Students (UNITEC)
• Upper Limb Performance Assessment (ULPA)
• Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)

Supervision

• Registered Supervisor, Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand (OTBNZ)
• Registered Supervisor Occupational Therapy New Zealand Whakaora Ngangahau Aotearoa (OTNZ WNA)
• Coach and Mentor for Health Professionals
• Clinical and professional supervisor
• Occupational Performance Coaching supervisor

Workshops and teaching

Lucy has taught courses in NZ and internationally. She is a Registered Occupational Performance Coaching Trainer and developed the F-Words Life Wheel with Arul Hamill Paediatric OT and Kelly Reynolds Kids plus Foundation Australia in collaboration with Canchild Canada. Arul and Lucy run the F-Words Life Wheel workshops together as well as a number of other courses:

• Kidsplus Geelong Australia
     Integration coaching into practice with families of children with cerebral palsy
• Recreate
     Understanding ADHD, ASD, cerebral palsy, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and anxiety. See through your clients eyes
• Auckland District Health Board (Starship Community)
     Occupational Performance Coaching co-presenter Dr. Fi Graham
• Ministry of Education, Rotorua
     Using coaching skills within our practice
• Australian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
     Occupational Performance Coaching co-presenter Dr. Fi Graham and Jenny Ziviani
• Parenting Place
     Play Workshop co-presenter Arul Hamill
• Waitemata DHB and Ministry of Education
     Occupational Performance Coaching co-presenter Dr. Fi Graham
• Paediatric Occupational Therapy and Kidsplus, Geelong, Australia
     Clinical Reasoning Workshop; co-presenters: Kelly Reynolds, Dani Atkins
• Paediatric Society of New Zealand
     Developmental Coordination Disorder co-presenter Annabelle Borrie
• Choose to Learn Canada
     Occupational Performance Coaching co-presenters Caroline Hui and Arul Hamill
• Auckland District Health Board (Starship Co  mmunity)
    F-Words Life Wheel co-presenter Arul Hamill
• Paediatric Occupational Therapy
     F-Words Life Wheel co-presenter Arul Hamill

Annabelle Borrie, Paediatric Physiotherapist

New Zealand registered physiotherapist (2000 - current)
New Zealand Bobath Association membership

Experience

Annabelle is a physiotherapist who completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) in 2000 at Auckland University of Technology. She has gone on to specialize in Paediatric Physiotherapy with over 13 years’ experience. The majority of her paediatric training took place in leading hospitals in London, including St Georges and Kings College Hospitals. Annabelle has also completed the Paediatric foundation Bobath course as well as being trained in the Neuro Sensory Motor Devekopment Assessment (NSMDA) and the Lee Method for DCD. She has specific interest in children with neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy, developmental delay, and traumatic brain injury as well as the orthopaedic management of children in the community setting.
Annabelle returned to New Zealand in 2009 and worked for the Central Child development team until June 2012. She has since worked on and off part time while raising a young family. Annabelle uses peer supervision and networking as well as reflection in order to initiate self-checking procedures always aiming to keep an up to date with her professional development ensuring she is constantly learning and evolving as a therapist. She has sound experience in supervising students in both the acute and community setting over the last 10 years.
Annabelle is passionate about physiotherapy and takes great pride in insuring she provides the best care for each individual child and their families.
Annabelle belongs to the following professional bodies: New Zealand Physiotherapy board, New Zealand Bobath Association.

Specific training

Understanding normal movement for Paediatric Therapists, March 2016 Paediatric Bobath Foundation Course 2011-12 Auckland New Zealand Neuro Sensory Motor Development assessment (NSMDA) training for Physiotherapists—Yvonne Burns, April 2011 Paediatric Upper limb splinting workshop with A. Recordon and A. Coyle June 2011 Auckland Roslyn Boyd course, Quality of life, Participation and Activity, Preterm development, Auckland 2009 Paediatric Neurology Study days at Imperial College 3rd and 4th of April 2009 Paediatric evening lectures at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital October 2008 Posture and Movement Control course, The Movement Centre 1x Day on 02/09/08 Paediatric respiratory update, The Royal London Hospital 1x Day June 2008 Developing Early Communication Skills, Lambeth and Southwark SALT team June 2008 Paediatric Respiratory Care: Theory and Practice. Royal Brompton and Harefield Trust, September 2006 Injuries of the hip and groin: A one day workshop for physiotherapists. Tutor Professor Graham Smith. Dunedin Hospital, Reading, September 2006 Haematological considerations for the acute respiratory physiotherapist, APCP Critical Care Group Study Day, June 2006 Gait Analysis and Orthotic Management in Paediatrics': Eileen Owen Nov 2005 One day PICU course, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, October 2005 Paediatric update and Electrotherapy course. Sohil Hospital, Midlands, April 2005 Intensive Care update for physiotherapists. University College London – Middlesex Hospital November 2004 Kinetic Control: Movement dysfunction course. Auckland NZ, October 2002 (Dynamic Stability around the shoulder and Scapula) Exercise prescription for physiotherapists. Auckland NZ, September 2002 Diagnosis & Prognosis: Making your clinical examination more effective. Wellington NZ, August 2002 Kinetic Control: Movement dysfunction course. Auckland NZ, July 2002 (Dynamic Stability and Muscle Balance for sport and Ballistic Movement) Mulligan Concepts Course: NAGS, SNAGS, MWM’S. Whakatane Hospital NZ, March 2002

Cris Barker, Paediatric Physiotherapist

New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist (2006 – current)
Member of Physiotherapy NZ
New Zealand Bobath Association Member

Experience

Christiana graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) from Auckland University of Technology in 2005. She has specialised in Paediatric Physiotherapy for the past 12 years, working for the National Child Rehabilitation Service (Auckland), primarily in the areas of paediatric neurology and orthopaedics. Christiana also works part time at the Auckland University of Technology for the Starship Clinical Gait Analysis Service, responsible for 3D gait analysis data collection and interpretation.

Christiana has experience in the assessment and management of children with developmental conditions including cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, developmental delay, toe-walking and other gait disorders. She also specialises in serial casting for the management of paediatric equinus deformities in conditions such as cerebral palsy and idiopathic toe-walking.

Specific training

Foot & Ankle study day, Physio NZ Auckland Branch; June 2018 Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy & Developmental Medicine Conference – Committee Member; Auckland, March 2018 Dyskinesia Workshop – Melbourne CRE; Auckland, November 2017 Rehabilitating Running in children & adults with neurological conditions; Christchurch, November 2017 Normal Movement course, NZ Bobath Association; Auckland, February 2017 Developmental Orthopaedics of the Trunk & Lower Extremity, Beverly Cusick; Auckland, October 2016 Paediatric Equinus Deformity Management, Beverly Cusick; Auckland, October 2016 Melbourne Clinical Gait Analysis course; Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, August 2015 Toe Walking Management course, Lisa Persaud; Wellington, March 2015 Physio NZ Conference, presented on paediatric serial casting; Auckland, September 2014 Functional Electrical Stimulation workshop, AACPDM; Sydney, March 2014 Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy & Developmental Medicine Conference; Sydney, March 2014 Cerebral Palsy Movement Disorders workshop, Dr Iona Novak & Cathy Morgan; Auckland, May 2013 Supervisor Training course; Auckland, May 2013 Australasian Ponseti Conference; Auckland, March 2012 Bobath Paediatric Foundation Course; 2011/2012, Auckland Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy & Developmental Medicine Conference; Christchurch, March 2010 Clinical Gait Assessment course, Neuro Rehab Education Group; Auckland, 2008 Working with Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Families – Disability Awareness; Auckland, January 2019 Māori Cultural Perspectives Course; Auckland, June 2013 Culturally & Linguistically Diverse – Cross Cultural Training; Auckland, 2010

Gillian Irwin, Administration and Marketing

Gillian is the mother of two wonderful boys and works part-time for Paediatric O.T. Gillian has extensive experience in strategic marketing in the corporate world.

Jodi Davidson, Paediatric Occupational Therapist

NZ Registration (NZROT) 2005
Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand / Whakaora Ngangahau Aotearoa

Experience

Jodi has worked in New Zealand and England, in acute hospitals for adults and children. She has worked with inpatients and outpatients with varied diagnoses, including traumatic brain injury, neurological conditions, orthopaedic conditions, spinal cord injuries, oncology, rheumatology and chronic pain syndromes.

Jodi is the mother of three young boys.

Lynette Hing, Paediatric Physiotherapist

New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist (1999 – current).
Member of Physiotherapy NZ.

Experience

Lynette graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPhty) from the Otago of University. Since graduating, she has specialised in Paediatric Physiotherapy. Lynette has gained a wealth of experience over the last 20 years from employment in a variety of sectors and organisations including education, private practice, Starship Children's Hospital, and ACC.

Lynette loves working with children and their families to achieve functional, meaningful goals in order to improve their quality of life and independence.

Specific training

Mary Massery—If you can’t breathe, you can’t function, 2019 The use of proprioception in the facilitation of movement, 2019 Knowledge translation—theory into practice, Paediatric Occupational Therapy, 2019 Understanding Autism Spectrum disorders‐Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett, 2019 First Aid in the School environment, 2018 AusACPDM conference, 2018 24 hour postural management, 2018 First Aid in the school setting, 2018 CPR (updated annually)

Ursula Gee, Paediatric Occupational Therapist

NZ Registration (NZROT) 2004
Member of the Australian Neuromuscular Network

Experience

Ursula has 13 years paediatric experience. She has worked in child rehabilitation and management from 2005 – current. This work has been within clinic, home and school environments.

Ursula has experience working with children and young people—traumatic and acquired brain injuries, cerebral palsy, neurological and orthopaedic conditions and developmental delay.

Ursula is highly committed to helping and supporting children and their families while working in a culturally sensitive manner.

Specific training

PRPP (Perceive, Recall, Plan & Perform) Information Processing Assessment—Occupational Performance Model (Australia) Understanding Normal Movement for Paediatric Therapists WeeFIM accrediation Enable Level 2 Wheelchair and Seating and Postural Management accreditation Identification, classification and assessment of dyskinesia in children with cerebral palsy, for Paediatric Therapists

Wendy Ramsay, Physiotherapist

New Zealand registered physiotherapist
Wendy has many years of experience with paediatric and adult physiotherapy
Past Team Leader, Counties Manukau DHB Allied Health Team.

Wendy Hindmarsh-Hook, Occupational Therapist

New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist (NZROT)
Master of Health Science (MHSc)
Post Graduate Diploma of Health Science (Neurodevelopment)
Post Graduate Diploma of Play Diagnosis and Play Therapy (British Association of Occupational Therapy)

Experience

Wendy is a paediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years’ experience working with children and families in Auckland.

She completed her post graduate studies in the use of play in occupational therapy and neurodevelopment in childhood. Her Masters of Health Science dissertation is titled, Playfulness of a Child with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD).

Wendy has worked in health centres, schools and communities adapting play, recreation and leisure activities for children, adolescents and families for their participation and enjoyment in everyday life.

F-Words Life Wheel Workshops

The next F-Words Life Wheel workshop will take place on 21 September, with a follow-up workshop on 12 October. Click here to download the registration form.

What is the F-Words Life Wheel?

The F-Words Life Wheel is an interviewing and coaching approach to facilitate connection, conversations and meaningful goal setting for children and their families, caregivers and educators. The ‘F-Words’ focus on six key areas of child development: Family, Fun, Fitness, Future, Function and Friends. Read more here.

Who are the trainers?

Lucy Charles, Occupational Therapist, and Arul Hamill, Occupational Therapist

Who should attend

Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Psychologists.

Please contact us if you would like to more information about this course.

Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC) workshop

Occupational Performance Coaching is proposed as an intervention which is family- and occupation-centred, focused and research informed and was developed by Professor Fiona Graham, Otago University. OPC involves working alongside parents to achieve parents’ goals for themselves, their children and/or their families. In OPC therapists utilise performance analysis, problem-solving, occupational and disability knowledge to guide parents’ exploration of changes that facilitate goal achievement.

Please contact us if you would like to register for an OPC training course or if you would like one specifically for your team.

Paediatric OT Tele-Therapy

We at Paediatric OT offer telehealth for all our clients. Tele-therapy is available via a secure, professional, online video conferencing platform. Your child's therapy can take place in the comfort of your own home. Therapy will be in the context of your child's familiar home environment.

Multidisciplinary team assessments

We provide full neuro-developmental assessments for children from all over New Zealand. Your child can be assessed by an Paediatrician, Occupational Therapist, Speech, Physiotherapist and Language Therapist. Multidisciplinary assessments are ideal for Autism spectrum disorder, Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Congenital conditions, Neurological conditions (e.g., cerebral palsy), and Developmental coordination disorder (DCD)/dyspraxia. For more information…
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Vacancies

Want to be part of our team? We are looking for a NZ registered Occupational Therapist with experience in Paediatrics. Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the children and families we work with? Do you have want to work in a progressive team passionate about best practice and ongoing professional developmental? Are you a NZ registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with extensive experience in Paediatrics with a passion to keep learning?
We are looking for a NZ registered Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in paediatrics to work contractually in our progressive private practice of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. The successful applicant will be able to build strong responsive relationships with children and their families, work in a multidisciplinary community of care with Paediatricians & SLTs, and be passionate about best practice and ongoing professional development. Applicants can submit their application and CV in confidence. Please include your professional qualifications and experience, and why you would like to work at PaediatricOT Ltd. For more information…
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