Emily Baxter Occupational Therapist

Emily Baxter - Occupational Therapist

Graduating from the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2020 with a Bachalors of Occupational Therapy (Honours), Emily has spent the last 3.5 years passionately working in private paediatrics at a multidisciplinary clinic in Mackay. She has experience working with children of all ages and abilities, including those with complex physical disabilities, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disabilities.

Emily's approach to occupational therapy is deeply rooted in the belief that every child is more than their disability. She views each child holistically, celebrating their unique personalities, skills, and characteristics. For Emily, the greatest reward is witnessing the joy on a child’s face when they achieve something new, no matter how big or small.

Outside of her work, Emily loves traveling, camping, and exploring new places with her partner and their dog, Frankie. She enjoys Pilates, beach walks, and reading in her spare time.

Emily has completed a number of formal courses to further her Occupational Therapy skill set. These include: 

  • Attendance at Assistive Technology Suppliers Australia (ATSA) expo

  • DIR Floortime 101

  • Epilepsy and assistive technology for seizure management

  • Functional Hand Use in Hemiplegia

  • Ian Bean Switching modules

  • Kids that go lunch and learn webinars on toileting skills

  • Mobility and Accessibility for Children in Australia (MACA) course - Transporting Children with Disabilities and Medical Conditions

  • Occupational Roles of Infants

  • OT practice educator workshops

  • Queensland Paediatric Rehabilitation Service (QPRS) clinical connections webinars

  • Traffic Jam in my Brain

  • 123 Magic and Emotion Coaching

Is Emily your next OT?