occupational therapy

Hi! I'm Hayley. Occupational Therapist and beginner surfer.

Occupational Therapy

For children, adolescents and adults with:

Delayed development or diagnoses such as Global Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disability, genetic conditions, Down Syndrome and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder, with
Self or plan-managed NDIS managed funding, Medicare (Chronic Disease GP Management Plan) or privately paying (incl' private health), who
Live/ attend school/ child care in Perth. Alternatively, tele-health.

If you would like to discuss if a referral is suitable please feel welcome to contact me.

assesssments, reports & applications

OT assessments, reports and applications

Functional Capacity Assessments
Sensory assessments (e.g. Sensory Profile)
Fine motor skills assessments
Handwriting assessments
Child development screens and assessments
Companion Card WA applications
Centrelink Carers Allowance applications (form SA426)
Centrelink Carer Payment – Medical Report (form SA427)
ACROD parking permit applications
Strategies for Individualised Education Plans (IEPs)
NDIS Access Request forms including supporting assessments and reports
OT recommendations for a NDIS plan review.
Assessments and reports for SCSA School Curriculum and Standards Authority - Application for Equitable Access Adjustments (e.g. typing instead of writing) in ATAR exams.

oh hi!

I'm Hayley.

I'm a Perth-based Occupational Therapist and founder of Whale Shark Therapy Services.

In 2015 I completed my honours thesis in Mowanjum Aboriginal Community in the Kimberley Region of WA, which was awarded the OT Australia Undergraduate Research Award.

I finished studying OT in 2016 after extending my degree to intern with the World Health Organization for the Western Pacific Region on a New Colombo Plan scholarship.

Since then, I've worked full-time as an OT (in my 8th year now) and have worked across community based child development and disability settings in Melbourne and Perth.

I have lived experience as an ADHDer and member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

When not working I enjoy going to dancing and yoga classes, watching the Taylor Swift Eras Tour movie, or going down the beach.

Professionally, my interests include:

- ADHD (hey neuro-kin!), Autism, PDA

- Using a counselling and collaborative approach with caregivers.

- Nature-based walk-and-talk therapy.

- Specific learning disorders e.g. Dyslexia, Dysgraphia

- Specialised seating for children with low tone.

- Eating. I am qualified in the SOS Approach to Feeding.

- Social justice and advocacy

I look forward to hearing from you!

Mobile & online therapy

Home-visiting and school/ child care appointments available.

Online/ phone tele-health appointments available.

Values

Inclusion
Equity
Respect

WSTS committed to providing a service that is safe and welcoming to LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities.

WSTS respectfully acknowledges the custodians of this land, the Wadjuk (Perth region) people of the Nyoongar nation and their Elders past and present.

WSTS believes women and stands alongside women in advocating for a future free from abuse.

WSTS is committed to minimising its environmental impact by making many small sustainable changes such as reducing paper waste by investing in efficient online systems.

The ot process

1. Assessment

3. Measuring progress

2. The magic happens

Completing an assessment by speaking with caregivers and professionals such as other therapists and/or teacher. Completing observations and assessments of the child at home and/or school.

2. The magic happens

3. Measuring progress

2. The magic happens

Working with caregivers and kids to decide on which goals to work towards. Direct therapy with the child and/or caregivers. Parent coaching and joint problem solving.

3. Measuring progress

We will measure what progress is being made and see if there are other therapy goals that caregivers would like to be worked towards. If not, you might be ready to be discharged :)

occupational therapy