Andrés is an Occupational Therapist who has been working with children since 2018 across clinical settings, schools, and hospitals. After three years of practice in his home country of Chile, he moved to Australia to learn new approaches and specialise in sensory integration.
Since 2024, he has been working exclusively in paediatrics, with a strong focus on sensory integration. Andrés provides tailored training and support for families, helps children develop their full potential, and works closely with them to enhance emotional regulation and improve performance at school and at home.
He is committed to ongoing professional growth and is always eager to learn, refine his skills, and stay up to date with the latest evidence and best practices to better support the children and families he works with.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Universidad Austral de Chile (2018)
Additional training in:
- Currently completing CLASI Certificate in Ayres Sensory Integration
- Sensory processing and modulation
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Emotional regulation and social skills
Registrations:
- Registered Occupational Therapist with AHPRA
Andrés loves exploring new natural locations, especially national parks. When he’s not out adventuring, you’ll often find him enjoying board games and video games. He’s currently learning electric guitar and plays casual weekend volleyball for fun.
- School readiness
- Social skills development
- Sensory integration
- Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
- Success with changes in routines