JULIA EGGLES

Who is Julia and how much experience does she have?

Julia graduated from the University of Queensland in 1982, and received her Honours degree the following year. She has been working with children ever since. She has been part of the Kids Matters Team since 2009 and works at our Aspley clinic.

Julia has worked as a home visiting therapist, in schools, hospitals and community settings, with children from birth to adolescence with a diverse range of disabilities, medical, developmental and learning problems.

Julia has a special interest in working with childhood learning difficulties. From niggling doubts concerning classroom performance, to sensory processing and executive function issues, ADHD and ADD, Julia works closely with families to help children who are uncomfortable in their own skins to overcome struggles with accomplishing daily tasks and establishing fulfilling relationships.

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What approach does she take?

Julia employs a collaborative approach with parents and children to look beyond the diagnosis to create the optimal environment and strategies to overcome their hurdles, develop new skills, self-confidence and independence which is often seen in a growth in maturity and improved academic performance.

In addition to Cogmed, Julia employs a range of cognitive, behavioural and sensory strategies in her therapy. Parent education and coaching are key to her therapy style. She has a background in behaviour management and although gentle and very playful can have a firm style at times when needed.

Is Julia Right For You?

While she has experience with a wide variety of clients, Julia now works mostly with children from birth to 12 years of age with attention, learning, co-ordination and learning issues. She also enjoys helping children with sensory based sleep difficulties.

As a Cogmed Coach, Julia enjoys working with children and adolescents with working memory and attention problems.

Julia is a strong believer in the use of play-based learning – particularly in the early childhood years (0-8 years). Therapy sessions are a partnership between therapist, child and parent where the lead of the session can move from adult to child lead, depending on the stage of therapy. Julia recommends children with severe developmental disabilities seek therapy with therapists who specialise in this area. Julia does not see children with oppositional defiant disorder or primary moderate to severe mental health problems.

What happens if you don’t like your therapist (or they don’t feel best equipped to help you)?

Julia’s Background and Culture

Julia was born in Brisbane, grew up in Toowoomba and has lived and worked in the United States. Her family originates from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England.

Interesting Fact About Julia

Julia is a creative, outgoing person who has enjoyed acting in the theatre, film and TV and singing on stage and for weddings.

Julia’s Case Studies

• 7 year old girl with working memory problem.

• 7 year old boy with reading and writing difficulties.

• 9 year old girl with ADHD & learning problems.

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