I am an occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience working with children and families. I work with autistic children, those who have Sensory Processing differences, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety, children who have experienced trauma, children with social, emotional and behavioural challenges, children who have Developmental Delays, Learning Difficulties, Downs Syndrome, Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia, children who are gifted and talented and many other children who require additional support to reach their potential.

My Approach
I use a strengths based approach when working with children, families and schools and respect the individuality of each child, family and team. I use family-centered practice framework and encourage open and transparent communication with all members of the child’s team to support the child and their team in all environments. I believe that using a train-the-trainer approach provides the most effective therapy, so that not only do the children develop their understanding and skills, but also the parents, carers and teachers involved with the child develop their knowledge and strategies to support the child in their settings.
I am passionate and committed to providing effective therapeutic interventions and I am continually evolving and expanding my knowledge in this field. My work with children and families is influenced by my training and experience in a broad range of models of practice including

• Sensory Processing / Modulation
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• DIR /Floortime / Stanley Greenspan’s work
• The Social Thinking Model
• The Zones of Regulation
• The Alert Program
•  Brain Gym
• The Son-Rise Program
•  Wilbarger Therapressure Protocol and sensory diets
• Karen Stagnitti Play skills
• Tony Attwood’s work
• Ross Greene’s work Collaborative Problem Solving
• SOS approach to feeding

Please contact me directly at tanyacook01@gmail.com if you would like further information.