A little bit about Coco,
Founder of OT4Kids
CoCo is the founder and director of OT4Kids and has a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Occupational Therapy at Auckland University of Technology. She is also a New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist (OTNZR).
Before graduating, CoCo worked in the public sector specialising in mental health and has worked in the community specialising in paediatrics. After graduating, CoCo gained years of experience in leading paediatric private practices specialising in working with children with various developmental, cognitive or learning delays. She has liaised with many schools, other private health sectors as well as families and children all across Auckland and shows a keen interest in taking a holistic and family-centered approach. CoCo relates well to children and is passionate about creating a safe and fun space for them as well as bringing the best out of them.
During her time as the director of OT4Kids, she has been invited to speak in various organisations such as the Children’s Autism Foundation.
CoCo has also completed further training such as sensory integration therapy. She is able to administer the Wilbarger Deep Pressure, the Proprioceptive Technique (DPPT) and the Astronaut Training Program.
Before graduating, CoCo worked in the public sector specialising in mental health and has worked in the community specialising in paediatrics. After graduating, CoCo gained years of experience in leading paediatric private practices specialising in working with children with various developmental, cognitive or learning delays. She has liaised with many schools, other private health sectors as well as families and children all across Auckland and shows a keen interest in taking a holistic and family-centered approach. CoCo relates well to children and is passionate about creating a safe and fun space for them as well as bringing the best out of them.
During her time as the director of OT4Kids, she has been invited to speak in various organisations such as the Children’s Autism Foundation.
CoCo has also completed further training such as sensory integration therapy. She is able to administer the Wilbarger Deep Pressure, the Proprioceptive Technique (DPPT) and the Astronaut Training Program.
Jessie
Specialised Paediatric Occupational Therapist
I am a specialised paediatric occupational therapist with a vast array of experience with children on the autistic spectrum, ADHD, dysgraphia, anxiety, sensory disorders, fine and gross motor issues, and executive functioning. As a parent of three young boys I believe occupational therapy is most effective when it is creative and fun! I work hard to tailor my practice to suit a child’s interests and needs. I have a passion for helping children navigate the world in their own special way with confidence. I hope that every child I work with can engage with and enjoy school; by building the skills that they need to thrive in the classroom and at home.
Joanna
Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Joanna is a paediatric Occupational Therapist who holds a Bachelor of Health Science and a Master of Occupational Therapy from Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia. She is also a New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist (OTNZR). Before moving to Auckland, Joanna worked within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and has experience across paediatric and disability community settings. She specialises in working with children with developmental, social-emotional, and learning delays, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), intellectual disability (ID), and Global Developmental Delay (GDD). Joanna has undertaken professional development in the SCERTS Model and the DIR/Floortime approach, and incorporates these principles into her therapy to support social communication, emotional regulation, and meaningful engagement.
Anna
Occupational Therapist
Anna is a passionate Occupational Therapist. She has been working with children in a variety of settings since 2020, building a strong foundation in supporting tamariki and their whānau. Anna is dedicated to working collaboratively to develop meaningful, lifelong skills that support participation in everyday activities. She is especially passionate about early intervention and the long-term impact it can have on a child’s confidence, development, and future opportunities. Anna brings a warm, non-judgemental approach to her practice, alongside up-to-date knowledge, fresh perspectives, and creative intervention strategies tailored to each child’s unique needs.