Deborah Thomas

Consultant Occupational Therapist

Deb has over 32 years of working as a paediatric occupational therapist, internationally as well as in Australia, and across the private and public sectors. She has an ongoing and continued commitment to her learning and professional development which has provided her with extensive additional awareness, training and knowledge in a multitude of topics and fields, including trauma-informed practice, neurodiversity affirming practice, family-centred practice, autism, sensory and emotional regulation, play, neurodevelopmental therapy, cerebral palsy, executive functions, evidence-based practice, motor dysagraphia, developmental coordination disorder, and Quickshhifts among many others. She is certified in several interventions, including Qigong Sensory Training, Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), and Foundational Integrated Listening System Certification (Focus).

When she is not working, Deb loves learning, traveling, and spending time with her friends, family and their dog! She enjoys cooking, reading and going to music gigs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in OT (1992)