Deb Hopper, Paediatric
Occupational Therapist
Empowering OTs, parents and educators to demystify kids’ behaviour through online training and courses
Paediatric OT Experience
For the past 20+ years, I’ve had the privilege of working with paediatric OTs, parents and educators to help them make sense of kids’ behaviour. I help kids with anxiety, sensory processing and learning difficulties to thrive.
I’ve worked in the following areas:
Community Paediatric OT
Private Practice Paediatric OT
Sole Paediatric OT Clinician
Mobile Service Home & Schools
In addition, I’ve run a sensory resources business overseeing sales, marketing and warehouse staff. I also have experience in adult and adolescent mental health, and I’ve managed clinic-based services with OT staff and an admin team. I’m also an author of multiple books and an international conference speaker.
Needless to say, I’ve seen most angles of paediatric occupational therapy and I know from personal experience what works
and what doesn’t.
On a more personal note, I’m also a mum of two energetic boys and our family adores Daisy, our gorgeous labradoodle.
Paediatric OT Mentoring
and Supervision
When I first started out as a paediatric OT, there was little
training or professional support available. It was at times a lonely journey which fuelled a passion in me to develop online training and courses to empower OTs, enabling them to grow in confidence and thrive. I’m passionate about walking the journey with other OTs to help you become OT 2.0, the best version
of yourself.
I’ve developed an 8-week online program, The Therapy Business Bootcamp, to help OTs and other therapists to get their business ducks in a row. It’s a practical course to help you build a sustainable, profitable therapy business.
Mentoring and clinical supervision are close to my heart as
I understand the unique challenges paediatric OTs face in their business and family life. I’ve created The Kids OT POD, offering professional online development and a supportive like-minded community for paediatric OTs.
Paediatric OT Mentoring
and Supervision
When I first started out as a paediatric OT, there was little
training or professional support available. It was at times a lonely journey which fuelled a passion in me to develop online training and courses to empower OTs, enabling them to grow in confidence and thrive. I’m passionate about walking the journey with other OTs to help you become OT 2.0, the best version
of yourself.
I’ve developed an 8-week online program, The Therapy Business Bootcamp, to help OTs and other therapists to get their business ducks in a row. It’s a practical course to help you build a sustainable, profitable therapy business.
Mentoring and clinical supervision are close to my heart as
I understand the unique challenges paediatric OTs face in their business and family life. I’ve created The Kids OT POD, offering professional online development and a supportive like-minded community for paediatric OTs.
Qualifications & Awards
I hold a Bachelor of Health Science in Occupational Therapy from Charles Sturt University, as well as a Master of Health Science
in Occupational Therapy from the University of Sydney.
2018-2019 Top 10 Australian Kids Blogs and Websites
2018 – MidCoast Business Awards
Winner
Runner-up
Highly Commended
Excellence in Health & Wellbeing
Business of the Year
Excellence in Professional Services
Excellence in Health & Wellbeing
Runner-up –
Business of the Year
Highly Commended –
Excellence in Professional Services
2017 – MidCoast Business Awards
Winner
Finalist
Highly Commended
Excellence in Professional Services
Business Leader
Excellence in Health & Wellbeing
Winner –
Excellence in Professional Services
Finalist –
Business Leader
Highly Commended –
Excellence in Health & Wellbeing
2016 – Manning, Great Lakes, Gloucester Business Awards
Finalist
Business Leader
Finalist –
Business Leader
What’s Important to Me
Excellence
I never settle for second best
Humility
Empowering you is what matters
Mentorship
Walking the journey with you
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Me
I’m a lifelong learner and course junkie
I put the TRY in triathlon – I’ve run three half-marathons
