About Mindful OT

Melissa has been working as an occupational therapist for the past 10 years with a specific focus on paediatrics. Over this time, she has been involved with several different public and private services allowing her to broaden her experience across populations. This includes working within an early intervention model which allowed her to assess and provide intervention for children from 0-2 years old.

During her career, Melissa has been fortunate to work with a number of families and has been able to provide intervention for children with the following conditions:

Autism Spectrum Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Developmental Delay
Intellectual Delay
Cerebral Palsy
Chromosomal Conditions
Down Syndrome
Coordination Disorders
Pathological Demand Avoidance
Sensory Processing Difficulties

She has also worked with children who have had difficulties in the following areas:

Sleeping
Restricted Diet
Toileting
Fine Motor Deficits (including difficulties with handwriting legibility)
Gross Motor Deficits
Complex Behaviours
Social Dynamics
Emotional and Self-Regulation