About Us
A Neurodiversity Affirming Occupational Therapy Practice
Our Story
Bumble Bea Occupational Therapy is a Neurodiversity Affirming Practice that provides mobile therapy services for children aged 2-12 years in the South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne.
We provide outreach visits within natural environments such as your
child’s home, school, childcare or kindergarten.
Our Approach
Child-Centred
Each child is unique and we believe in building upon their strengths and interests.
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Play-Based Therapy
We incorporate a play-based approach as we recognise that children benefit and learn most effectively through play.
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Holistic Care
We take into account all aspects and areas of development of your child and do not focus on their differences alone.
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Evidence-Based Practice
We ensure our therapy intervention and strategies are within the latest research and gold standard practices in Occupational Therapy. We continue to engage in professional development learning to update our knowledge and provide the best practices for your child.
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Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice
We respect neurodiversity and the differences in which neurodivergent children experience the world around them. Our interventions value their strengths, interests and make accommodations for their differences. We support their identity and do not believe in changing their self-identity to conform with social norms and expectations.
“Scientists have recently determined that it takes 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain – unless it is done with play, in which case,
it takes between 10 and 20 repetitions”
Dr. Karyn Purvis
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower children and their families by fostering meaningful connections, collaboration, and personalised occupational therapy services that honour their unique strengths and differences.
We are dedicated to providing a safe and trusting environment where clients and families are active partners in the therapeutic process, enabling them to achieve their fullest potential and create a positive difference in their lives.
Meet Beatriz
Director & Lead Occupational Therapist
Beatriz is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, who graduated from Australian Catholic University in 2018 with a degree in Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Beatriz is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Beatriz has a strong passion for working with neurodivergent children and specialises working alongside autistic children and ADHDers.
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Beatriz strives to make a true difference in the lives of children and has always worked within the paediatric space. Beatriz is committed in fostering a strong, safe and trusting connection with children and their families, utilising a play-based approach.
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Outside of work, Beatriz enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, travelling and eating delicious foods!
Our Values
The values embedded within Bumble Bea Occupational Therapy strongly focus on a meaningful therapeutic relationship, as we believe that this results in optimal outcomes for your child and family.
Connection
We are devoted in creating meaningful connections with our clients and families as a safe and trusting relationship is the key to achieving successful outcomes and ensuring they feel valued, supported and heard.
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Empowerment
We are dedicated in empowering the children and families lives by giving them the skills, knowledge and confidence to advocate for their needs
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Collaboration
​We believe in working closely with your child and the most important people within their life. As the parent/caregiver, you are the expert of your child! By actively participating in therapy, we can ensure optimal results in your child’s developmental goals. We also collaborate with other stakeholders to ensure your child is supported across all settings.
Strengths Based
We recognise that building on your child’s strengths can build their confidence and capacity to actively participate and engage in meaningful occupations.
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