The Gifted OT | Mariza Ferreira

Fountaindale NSW 2258

  • Online sessions
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About The Gifted OT | Mariza Ferreira

Mariza is a children's occupational therapist who helps kids from all backgrounds and with a range of needs overcome barriers in carrying out everyday tasks. She specializes in working with twice exceptional (2e) or dual/multiple exceptional (DME) children—those who are gifted or have high learning potential but also face challenges from learning differences such as sensory processing differences, Autism, DCD, or ADHD.

What's offered

  • Telehealth sessions

Services provided

The Gifted OT | Mariza Ferreira lists

Assessment
Completing an assessment is the first step to help identify the underlying causes for the difficulties your child is having.
Treatment
Personalized therapy driven by evidence-based intervention approaches, delivered in a fun and engaging manner.
Online Consultation
Convenient telehealth sessions offering advice and guidance to support parents and carers of 2e/DME children on their journey.
Supervision and Mentoring
Clinical supervision to enhance paediatric practice, including support in working with 2e/DME children and supervision through the Ahpra registration process for international OTs.
Training
Courses and online resources to expand knowledge in helping children with 2e/DME and other unique learning profiles.

Get to know The Gifted OT | Mariza Ferreira

From The Gifted OT | Mariza Ferreira's website.

  • Our approach

    Mariza provides personalised occupational therapy that is driven by evidence-based intervention approaches and delivered in a fun and engaging manner. She specialises in working with gifted and high-learning-potential children who face challenges due to learning differences such as sensory processing differences, autism, developmental coordination disorder, or ADHD. Her work focuses on helping children overcome barriers to everyday tasks they want or need to do. Sessions are tailored to the individual child's needs and presented in an engaging way.

  • Working with families

    Mariza offers online consultation through telehealth sessions to provide advice and guidance to support parents and carers of twice exceptional or dual/multiple exceptional children on their journey.

  • Meet the team

    Mariza Ferreira is a children's occupational therapist who runs the practice.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Gifted OT | Mariza Ferreira a registered NDIS provider?

The Gifted OT | Mariza Ferreira is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. Contact them to ask if they accept NDIS participants and which plan types (self-managed or plan-managed).

What services does The Gifted OT | Mariza Ferreira provide?

The Gifted OT | Mariza Ferreira provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does The Gifted OT | Mariza Ferreira cover?

The Gifted OT | Mariza Ferreira is based in FOUNTAINDALE, NSW and also offers online / telehealth sessions. Ask The Gifted OT | Mariza Ferreira which areas they cover online.

How do I connect with The Gifted OT | Mariza Ferreira?

You can email them and visit their website.

What does a paediatric OT actually help with?

Common areas include handwriting and fine-motor skills, sensory sensitivities, daily routines (dressing, eating, sleep), coordination, and self-regulation.

Do we need a referral?

Not to see an OT privately. A GP referral and care plan are required only to access Medicare rebates or certain funded pathways.

Can OT be funded by the NDIS?

Yes, typically under Capacity Building / Improved Daily Living when it aligns with your child's plan goals.

How is OT different from physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy focuses on gross-motor movement and physical function; OT focuses on participation in everyday tasks, including fine-motor, sensory, and self-care skills.

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