Discover the power of participant centric care with the right allied health professional who understands and supports your unique journey
Allied Health Paediatric Occupational Therapist - April Arvidson
April graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2009 with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. She chose to prioritize her role as a mother while raising her five children before returning to occupational therapy in 2021. Her experience gives her a deep understanding of the challenges parents face, particularly with sensory challenges, building emotional regulation skills, and collaborating with parents to strategize support at home.
April works closely with families and participants (aged 3 - 18 years old) to develop skills, adapt environments, and provide tools and aids that support daily occupations such as play, leisure, eating, dressing, and socializing, helping individuals thrive in their everyday lives.
Here at On The Move our Allied Health our Occupational Therapist April:
Travels to her participants to not only understand and connect with her participants where they feel most comfortable but to also understand the functionality of their homes and whether any modifications may lead to a better quality of life
Delivers Therapeutic supports to participants
Manages the administrative aspects of participant care
Conducts assessments and deliver evidence-based reports that inform access and planning decisions made by NDIA under the NDIS Act.
