Jessica L’Green
Director and Senior Occupational Therapist
BAppSc (Occupational Therapy) | Registered AHPRA
Jessica the director of Kids Plan-it, completed her Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) in 2009 at the University of Sydney. In her final year of university she was awarded The Spastic Centre’s Professor Henry J Cowan Memorial Scholarship for her keen interest in working with children. Jessica has a particular interest in working with children with learning difficulties, feeding disorders and children who are picky eaters. She currently works Monday – Thursday at our Warriewood clinic.
Jess has completed courses including:
- Your Feeding Tool Kit and ARFID – The Anxious Eater (Melanie Potock)
- School Avoidance and Autism (Parental Stress Centre)
- Developing Social & Emotional Resilience – Playground Resilience and Wisdom (Helen Davidson – Best Program 4 Kids)
- Anxiety in Children – focus on children with additional needs (Kasha Bedford and Jane Wearn)
- Learning to Conquer the Wees and Poos – Behavioural Management of Constipation/Soiling and Urinary Incontinence (Rebecca Khan)
- The Traffic Jam in My Brain – Sensory Processing Approach (Genevieve Jereb)
- Developing Effective Pretend Play Skills in Children (Associate Professor Karen Stagnitti)
- The Resilience Doughnut: Bringing resilience into the common language of families (Lyn Worsley)
- Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders (Sue Larkey and Tony Attwood)
- Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders – Teaching strategies and behaviour support (Sue Larkey)
- Intervention Approaches for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASPECT)
- How to use Brain Gym in the Classroom (Isabel Cohen)
- A Day in the Life of a Child with a Developmental Disorder – Focusing on Developmental Co-ordination Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder. (CHERI)
- Splinting and Casting (Spastic Centre)
- Makaton (Spastic Centre)
Meg Heslop
Occupational Therapist
BAppSc (Occupational Therapy) | Registered AHPRA
Meg completed her Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) at the University of Sydney. Meg has experience in children’s occupational therapy in the areas of Community Health and Neurological Rehabilitation. She has spent time delivering therapy in a rural primary school and working in paediatric disability overseas. Meg has a passion for young people, and views it as a privilege to assist them to grow and develop in the areas of self-care, social and cognitive skills, fine and gross motor, and sensory regulation. Meg is passionate about working alongside children and their families, facilitating them to fulfill their potential both at home and at school. Meg works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at our Allambie clinic and Wednesdays at our Warriewood clinic.
Meg has completed courses including:
- The Traffic Jam in My Brain – A Sensory Processing Approach to Challenges Associated with Autism, ADHD, ADD, Learning and Behavioural Differences (Gen Jereb)
- SMART Training Program – Strategies for Managing Abuse Related Trauma in Children and Young People
- School Avoidance and Autism (Jackie Hall, Parental Stress Centre)
- Learning to Conquer the Wees and Poos – Behavioural Management of Constipation/Soiling and Urinary Incontinence (Rebecca Khan)
- Developing Pretend Play Skills in Children (Professor Karen Stagnitti)
Chloe White
Occupational Therapist
BAppSc (Occupational Therapy) | Registered AHPRA
Chloe completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at the Australian Catholic University. Following this, Chloe began her career at a not-for-profit organisation working with individuals on the autism spectrum. As part of this role, Chloe worked in a multidisciplinary learning support team for an autism specific school, working with students, parents and teachers. Chloe has experience in providing Positive Behaviour Support, focusing on implementing strategies and developing skills to increase the quality of life for individuals and their families. She is interested in many areas, including sensory processing, independence skills, and fine motor skills. Chloe is passionate about building the capacity of families as a whole by ensuring sessions are meaningful for both the child and family. She currently works Monday – Wednesday at our Allambie clinic and Thursday – Friday at our Warriewood clinic.
Chloe has completed courses including:
- 3 Steps to Improving Interoception – An Evidence-based Approach (Kelly Mahler)
- Occupational Performance Coaching – Coaching Parents to Enable Children’s Participation
- Sensory Processing and Self-Regulation for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum (Autism Queensland)
- Autism and Handwriting (Autism Queensland)
- The Traffic Jam in My Brain – A Sensory Processing Approach to Challenges Associated with Autism, ADHD, ADD, Learning and Behavioural Differences (Gen Jereb)
- Understanding and Helping Students with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Challenges (Dr Ross Greene)
- Zones of Regulation Training Workshop (Leah Kuypers)
Annie Farrington
Occupational Therapist
BAppSc (Occupational Therapy) | Registered AHPRA
Annabelle (Annie) completed a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Psychology major) followed by a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) at the University of Sydney. Annie has over 7 years’ experience in adult neurological rehabilitation and palliative care. There she was part of a multidisciplinary team helping patients and their families recover from various illnesses including stroke, cancer, and orthopaedic surgery rehabilitation to list just a few. This often meant completing home modifications, equipment prescription and practicing important life skills such as self-care tasks or cooking and community access. Annie has three young children herself. During her maternity leave she made the exciting decision to focus more on paediatrics. She has a special interest in infants and helping children get prepared for school to optimise their learning potential and most importantly for them to have fun. Annie works part-time on Wednesday – Thursday from the Warriewood clinic.
Annie has completed courses including:
- The Traffic Jam in My Brain – A Sensory Processing Approach to Challenges Associated with Autism, ADHD, ADD, Learning and Behavioural Differences (Gen Jereb)
- Supporting the Occupational Role of Infants (Lisa Findlay)
Bonnie Almond
Occupational Therapist
BAppSc (Occupational Therapy) | Registered AHPRA
Bonnie graduated from the Australian Catholic University. Prior to this, she worked as an Allied Health Assistant at a large private paediatric clinic in Sydney’s Inner West amongst a multidisciplinary team. Within this role, Bonnie provided therapy in both individual and group sessions, focusing primarily on handwriting, social skills, and school readiness. In addition, Bonnie regularly worked as a support worker for various children with a range of conditions. Bonnie is very passionate about making a difference and helping children and families flourish. Bonnie currently works Monday – Friday at our Allambie office.
Grace Atkins
Occupational Therapist
BAppSc (Occupational Therapy) | Registered AHPRA
Grace graduated with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from the Australian Catholic University. She is passionate about empowering children to reach their social, emotional, physical, sensory and motor goals. Grace’s experience as a disability support worker for children with various disabilities increased her desire to be a part of children’s unique developmental and learning journey. She is dedicated in fostering a strengths focused and family centred approach with her clients. Grace works at our Warriewood clinic on Monday, Tuesday and Friday and our Allambie Heights clinic on Wednesday and Thursday.