Shalom Ruggiero, Occupational Therapist

Summary of qualifications and experience:

Shalom became inspired by occupational therapy when a family member accessed OT support during his early schooling years and saw dramatic positive change as a result. She completed her Bachelor of Science Occupational Therapy Honours at Curtin University in 2021. Shalom had the opportunity to  gain valuable experience in the areas of mental health, paediatrics and complex disability during her university training. She has experience working with younger children through to adolescents in her previous role with... Shalom is also a mother of two.

 

Special interests and passions:

Shalom enjoys supporting children in a wide variety of paediatric skills including fine motor, gross motor, and self-care across a range of ages. Shalom particularly enjoys working with pre-kindy to primary school aged children. 

 

Reasons for loving what you do:

 

When we asked Shalom why she enjoyed her role she said, “I have always been a very independent individual. My favourite thing about occupational therapy, is the ability to support others to achieve greater independence at school, in home life, and in the community. The look of pride and joy on a child’s face when they achieve a new skill, or reach a new milestone is priceless.”