VIVIENNE WILLIAMS

Who is Vivienne and how much experience does she have?

Vivienne is the founder and principal of Kids Matters Occupational Therapy. She has two beautiful children of her own – a son and a daughter so understands family life from the inside out. She graduated from the University of Queensland in 1997 and has worked in paediatrics since then.

Besides managing the practice, Vivienne works with children with a range of challenges including sensory processing issues, regulation and behaviour issues, Autism, Developmental delays, learning challenges, delays/ absence of pretend play and mental health challenges such as anxiety that are secondary to developmental conditions. (She does not work directly with mental health issues related to trauma or generalised anxiety and depression). Her interest in sensory processing issues saw her develop Kids’ Matters full sensory gyms, equipped with the best possible resources to achieve optimal outcomes. She is certified in DIR /Floortime, using the approach with children who have Autism, ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, developmental delays and other organisational, planning and learning issues, including Dyslexia.

Seeing non-engaged children become responsive, give their first hug and attempt classroom or playground activities inspires Vivienne. She relishes collaborating with children and families to problem-solve and develop individual plans that empower their child, and loves sharing techniques and new therapy approaches and ideas with her team of committed staff.

Read more information about Vivienne's skills and training.

What approach does she take?

Vivienne has a warm and engaging personality that she is skilled at modifying to adapt to the needs of the children she works with.  She is very family centred, listening to family concerns, values and priorities and addressing children’s needs in the context of the whole family. This involves time with both the parents and the children and much training and support is given to help parents integrate therapeutic ways into everyday life. All therapy is individually tailored for each child to get realistic outcomes according to priorities and values.

Why choose Vivienne Williams (Principal OT) as your therapist?

1. She has completed her DIR/ Floortime certification, which are specialized studies in Autism and child development.
2. She has had high level supervision from experts in the US.
3. She has worked with kids and families since 1998.
4. She has extensive professional training in sensory integration theory and practice.
5. She has the lived experience of special needs through her family.
6. She takes on a case management role with clients to ensure care is coordinated between home, school, medical and other professionals.

Vivienne’s background and culture 

Vivienne comes from a big family and has her own children as well as many nieces and nephews. She enjoys the outdoors with hiking and camping, reading and listening to self-development books or fantasy novels. She loves cooking and feeding her family and friends interesting and yummy things. She also loves doing expressive art and being with friends and family. 

A few of Vivienne’s favourite things

Vivienne’s favourite books are the Harry Potter series. She also really enjoys Emily Rodda’s novels such as the Deltora Quest. 

Is Vivienne Right For You?

While she has experience with a wide variety of clients, Vivienne now works mostly with children with Sensory Processing Disorders (including motor challenges), Autism/ Asperger Syndrome, Dyslexia and Learning difficulties and Attention Deficit Disorders. She works mostly with people from 2 years through to adulthood. She will see babies with Autism and Sensory processing disorders.

She enjoys the whole family approach and loves to involve parents and siblings (if appropriate) in the therapy.

Sometimes, despite our best efforts you or the therapist may find that you are not a good fit. If your therapist feels that he or she is not best suited to you, he/ she will discuss this with you and recommend a more appropriate therapist. We will then offer you a discounted first session with a new more appropriate therapist at Kids Matters.

If you feel that your therapist is not a good fit within the first three sessions, simply discuss this with our admin team who will find a more suitable therapist. We will then offer you 50% off your first consultation with the new therapist.

Vivienne’s Case Studies

• 2.5 year old boy with an inability to listen and follow any directions.

• 4 year old boy in the process of being diagnosed with autism.

• 7 year old boy with writing issues.

• 11 year old boy with sensory processing challenges and explosive behaviour.

• Adult male could no longer comfortably or consistently go out in public.

Click here for more case studies. 

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