Mrs Rebecca Torpie Occupational Therapist

Sensory Smart Kids115 Pioneer Road, Grovedale, Victoria, 3216
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Overview

Rebecca has over ten years experience in Occupational Therapy with children, working Public Health, Private Practice, Special School, and Early Intervention settings. Rebecca is passionate about helping children to maximise their potential, harnessing strengths and addressing areas of difficulty through motivating, child-led therapy. She is experienced in working with children with Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Delays, Coordination Difficulties, Prematurity, Acquired Brain injury, and fine motor and handwriting difficulties. Rebecca has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from La Trobe University, and has completed additional training in DIR/Floortime, Sensory Integration, Bobath/NDT, Social Stories, SOS Feeding therapy, Sleep and Toileting intervention, Therapeutic Listening, and Newborn Behaviour Observations. Rebecca is committed to ongoing professional development, and evidence informed practice.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Working Hours

This Week

Monday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday:9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Acquired Brain Injuries
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Developmental Delays
  • Motor coordination problems
  • Paediatrics
  • Sensory Integration
  • Sensory Processing Difficulties
  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Dyspraxia
  • Neurodivergence

Patient Focus

  • Children
  • Infants

Languages Spoken

  • English

Services

  • Home Visits
  • Online consultations
  • Wheelchair access