In February we are hosting Attention Autism, a 2-day course that equips attendees with the skills  to  set  up  and  run  the  four  stage  Attention  Autism  programme,  focusing on  the  practical aspects of intervention, working in a team and offering an irresistible invitation to learn.  Numbers are limited for these courses, so register ASAP.  We will […]

With heightened awareness of the importance of sleep for health, wellbeing and function, Occupational Therapists are increasingly addressing sleep as part of clients' occupational performance. Many factors affect the fine balance of our clients' sleep and daytime function. In this session, Sue will focus on factors related to the home setting, with discussion of practical […]

We would like to welcome Occupational Therapist, Steph Alymore, to present around the topic of Paediatric practice at Calm and Connected in our first Ever virtual PD! Stephanie enjoys working with children, their families, teachers and other important supports to help achieve the individual and families goals. She has experience working in the areas of […]

April PD Postponed -  Amidst all the changes and challenges going on with the world at the moment, the DOT(WA) Exec have decided to postpone the April meeting and PD 'Improving the Motor Skills of Young Children with the Animal Fun Program’. We will do some test runs of hosting a live online only PD […]

Dr Sue McCabe is an occupational therapist, working as a clinician, a researcher and a sessional OT teacher. She graduated in Perth in 1980, and has worked across a range of settings - including spinal and neuro rehab, community paediatrics, and equipment design – in the UK, the Northern Territory and Perth. Last year, she […]

Presenter Amy Hodges is an Occupational therapist and the primary author of In My Shoes, a school based intervention that she developed as part of her doctoral studies that aims to improve the school participation and connectedness of students with autism in mainstream primary schools. Amy will share with you the journey that led to […]

WAOTA Students are excited to welcome Brittany Shearing from Senses Australia to present about her work so far in her area of expertise! Brittany has been working within the disability sector for the past two and a half years at Senses Australia and previously with Down South Therapy Services. Within these roles she has provided […]

DOT(WA) are holding their Annual General Meeting (AGM) and PD event on Tuesday 11th August 2020 via zoom. Presenter Suzi Taylor, Research Coordinator from Perth's Children's Hospital (PCH) will present on the topic "Research, grant writing, accessing evidence based resources - Where to start"? There's no 'one-size' answer to this question. Occupational therapists work across […]

Talitha (Tilly) is the director of Cornwall House OT Services. She has over 14 years experience working with children and adults with disabilities through her work with Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia. Tilly has worked predominantly in private practice whilst also working on completing her PhD. Currently overseeing 9 Occupational Therapists, Tilly works […]

Ben Cole is an Occupational Therapist who works at Silver Chain. Ben trained in the UK and after graduation worked in acute care on rotation for 4 years including 12 months in community OT. After relocating to Australia Ben spent over 5 years at the Department of Communities (DSC) as part of the adult therapy […]