Joel Wickman Occupational Therapist

Function Focus Allied Health Geelong, Victoria, 3220

Overview

Working in the Geelong region and surrounding areas since graduating from a Master of Occupational Therapy, Swinburne University. I have substantial experience working with paediatric clientele, along with a small caseload of adults. I have worked with various presentations ranging from learning disabilities, neurological disorders, physical disability and global developmental delays with children who are under the early intervention age range. My interest are not targeted towards a specific group, or area, rather i thoroughly enjoy working with individuals and their families with a wide range challenges. My approach is always person centred practice, and i will always focus my attention on what is most important with each individual and their wants, needs and desires.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Master of Occupational Therpay

Accreditations

  • Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (major Physiology)
  • Master of Occupational Therapy

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Acquired Brain Injuries
  • Adaptive Technology
  • ADL assessment
  • Assessments
  • Assistive technologies
  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Caregiver support and education
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Developmental Delays
  • Disabilities
  • Dyslexia
  • Dyspraxia
  • Early Intervention
  • Equipment assessment
  • Equipment selection
  • Functional capacity assessment
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Manual Handling
  • Mobility Issues
  • Neurological disorders
  • Paediatrics
  • School environmental assessments
  • School readiness
  • Sensory Integration
  • Sensory Processing Difficulties
  • Stroke
  • Vehicle modification
  • Wheelchair/seating assessment
  • Wheelchair/seating selection

Patient Focus

  • Children
  • Adults
  • Families
  • People with disabilities

Languages Spoken

  • English

Services

  • Email consultations
  • Group Sessions
  • Home Visits
  • Online consultations
  • School Visits
  • Wheelchair access