About Us

Providing Paediatric OT Services since 2010

SENSORY SMART OT was established in 2010 to provide high-quality Paediatric Occupational Therapy services to organisations and individuals throughout the Mid North Coast.

Since then we have serviced hundreds of children and families in the Mid North Coast area.

“Our goal is to continue to grow and expand our quality service in line with current evidence-based research and our clients’ needs. It is our intention to provide an innovative and collaborative service, optimising our clients' experience and assisting them to achieve their goals by changing to accommodate their needs.”

Sensory SMART works in an interdisciplinary capacity with parents, teachers and other allied health professionals in order to obtain the best result for that child and their family.

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Meet the Team

Beryl Smith

Director & OT

I graduated from the University of Cape Town (South Africa) in 1991 and have worked in Paediatrics ever since. I commenced work as an OT in a hospital for 2 years followed by work in special schools and private practice. I have owner managed a private practice since 1996.

I have had the privilege of Lecturing Paediatric OT sessions as a guest lecturer for CSU Port Macquarie, from 2018 - 2020. I have offered student training in my practices since 1996.

My view on working with clients is that everyone has strengths. I attempt to harness those strengths in order to assist my clients to overcome the difficulties they face. Sensory SMART OT has become a beacon of hope in the community for families with children who have Autism and other types of disability. I am passionate about being an OT and will promote the profession at every opportunity.

I have previously held positions of leadership on the Western Cape Private Practitioners Group as well as the South African Institute of Sensory Integration. I coordinated an International Conference in Cape Town for 300 delegates in 2003 on behalf of the South African Institute of Sensory Integration Therapists.

Qualifications

2014 - Post Grad Sensory Integration & Praxis Test (SIPT) USC/WPS Certificate #4345, Sydney
2000 - Post Grad Certificate of Neuro-Developmental Therapy, Cape Town, South Africa
1995 - Post Grad Certificate Southern California Sensory Integration Test - SCSIT - Cape Town, South Africa
1991 - BSc. Occupational Therapy (1991), University of Cape Town, South Africa
Annual updates in CBT/Focussed Psychological Strategy Training

Fiona Smith

OT

I am passionate about working to help people maximise their function and independence. I love working with people of all ages, helping them to achieve their goals.

I chose Occupational Therapy as a career because it is a very versatile career with the possibility to work with people of all ages, in a range of settings and the option to travel and work abroad. I have two young children myself and enjoy being able to make a difference in people's lives. I enjoy the interaction with not only the children I work with but also their families, schools and other treating practitioners. Networking with other Occupational Therapists to share resources and ideas is another enjoyable aspect of this work.

Qualifications

2000 Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy), Sydney University
Annual updates in Focussed Psychological Strategy Training

Caroline Dennis

“I love my role as an admin assistant at Sensory Smart. It combines my love of people and my passion to see people equipped to live their best life. I am married to Dave and we have 4 young adult children and have recently become grandparents. Dave and I are Pastors of Lifeway Church in Port Macquarie and love that we get to do life with people."

Mandy Seymour

Mandy joins the SSOT team (2020) in a part-time capacity on our Admin/ reception team. She is experienced with a diverse background in Admin and all workplace matters. Mandy is well organised and comes to us highly recommended. She has had work experience in everything from scheduling, booking, agriculture, kitchen hand to an Indigenous Support Teacher and Tutor.

Mandy has also project managed the development of her own Granny flat and we are excited to have Mandy on our team.

Elise Campbell

Elise has been a part of the SSOT team since August 2019. She is currently an OT student at Charles Sturt University. Her previous work experience as a Teachers Aid has provided her with valuable work experience in supporting our children's needs. Elise is working as an OT Assistant at SSOT.

Elise is an energetic, creative and valuable member of our team and is loved by the children she works with. Her ‘can do it’ nature is infectious

Elly Collins

Elly has seamlessly become a part of the SSOT team. She is currently studying OT at CSU is working as an OT Assistant at SSOT. Elly's previous experience as a Pharmacy assistant, Webster pack dispenser and coles night filler has given her a systematic and organisation background, making her a huge asset in organising our groups and working with clients. As a Youth leader, Elly has a great deal of experience in leading groups and managing children.

Elly was awarded the prestigious Lions “Youth of the Year” award in her home town of Parkes while she was at school.