SEED | Michelle Maunder | Paediatric Occupational Therapist in NSW
Experienced & Trusted Paediatric Occupational Therapist in NSW
Supporting Neurodivergent Children and Families, EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITIES
Michelle is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Co-Director of SEED Paediatric Services.
She is passionate about collaborating with, and empowering individuals, particularly neurodivergent children and the people who support them.
With 30+ years of experience working as OT supporting neurodiversity
Supporting Neurodivergent Children and Families, Educators and Communities
Michelle is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Co-Director of SEED Paediatric Services.
She is passionate about collaborating with, and empowering individuals, particularly neurodivergent children and the people who support them.
Relationships that are built on trust, respect and positivity can change the world.
About Michelle Maunder, OT
qualifications
- 1994 Graduated Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy), University of Sydney
- 2007 Graduated Masters of Education (Adult Education), University of Technology Sydney
career highlights
- Paediatric Occupational Therapist, SEED Paediatric Services
- Clinical Governance Consultant, CareWest
- Post Graduate Student Coach, University of Queensland
- Professional Development Manager, OT Association Australia - NSW
- Learning and Development Consultant, CRS Australia
- Occupational Therapist: Occupational Rehabilitation Consultant, CRS Australia
- Occupational Therapist: Adult Orthopaedic and Neurological Rehabilitation, Lourdes
- Rehabilitation Hospital, Dubbo
Michelle’s clinical work is grounded in evidence-based models and informed by clinical experience that aims to support the development of the whole-child
Her practice is shaped by:
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Ayre’s Sensory Integration (ASI)
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Attachment Theory
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Developmental, Individual-differences, Relationship-based (DIR) Model
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NeuroDevelopmental Treatment (NDT)
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Polyvagal Theory, Model of Modulation, 5 A’s Model of regulatory capacities
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play theory
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SpIRiT and STEPPSI clinical reasoning tools development by Tracy Stackhouse and DFX team.
By drawing on a wide range of theories, Michelle ensures her interventions are highly attuned to and responsive to the individual needs of each child and family she works with.
Occupational Therapy has immense potential to enrich and transform lives
Supporting Educators Through Occupational Therapy in NSW
Bringing expertise in Occupational therapy & organisation Learning and development
Michelle has been working in learning and development, consulting to education settings for 30 years.
She has worked in a wide range of settings including early childhood learning centres, schools – mainstream and specialised schools (SSP’s), national government organisation, university and the OT Association.
She is especially passionate about creating inclusive neurodiversity-affirming environments that celebrate the unique strengths of neurodivergent children including Autistics, ADHD, sensory processing, relational attachment and all other developmental differences, helping them to thrive both at school and within their community.
Professional Development for Educators and Occupational Therapists
Michelle is so passionate about the power of information sharing to support evolution, she completed a Master’s in Adult Education. She delivers information and dynamic professional learning opportunities for parents and carers, educators and Occupational Therapists.
workshops
Michelle develops and delivers workshops on a wide range of topics including child development, regulation, behaviours of concern, transition to school and more.
mentoring
Michelle is honoured to mentor Paediatric OT’s across Australia and Internationally and other allied health professionals. She loves sharing the knowledge and practical strategies that she has learnt during her many mentoring sessions.
Mentoring can include:
- Rich case discussions
- DEEP DIVE INTO CLiNICAL APPROACHES INCLUDING CHILD DEVELOPMENT, SENSORY INTEGRATION, DIR, NDT, AND REGULATION THEORIES SUCH AS POLYVAGAL THEORY AND HOW TO TAILOR A BLEND OF INTERVENTIONS TO MEET EACH CHILD’S NEEDS.
- FACILITATING CLINICAL REASONING AND REFLECTIVE PRACTICE FOR OTS USING THE SPIRIT AND STEPPSI TOOLS.
Engaging in clinical mentoring has been profoundly transformative: Deepening my clinical knowledge, confidence and fulfillment.