Snehal Rathod (She/her)Occupational Therapist

Qualifications Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours), University of Queensland Training in the Cognitive Disabilities Model and trauma-informed care Expertise in the NDIS, including assistive technology and home modifications Training in PEERS for social skill development and ADOS for autism diagnosis support Snehal graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (honours) in 2017. Her lived experienced supporting people with varying health and disability complexities has drawn Snehal to helping those in need and pursuing opportunities in pharmacological and dementia respite support while studying Occupational Therapy. Since graduating, Snehal has gained experience working in elder care (community and hospital), program and group development, community rehabilitation, and has supported a wide range of individuals across the lifespan with neurological and neurodevelopmental disabilities within home, school and community settings through the NDIS. Within the NDIS space, Snehal has gained generalist skills including prescription of low and high-risk complex assistive technology, minor and major home modifications, housing applications (SIL, SDA and ILO), along with therapeutic interventions focusing on life skill development, emotional regulation and social participation. Snehal is particularly interested in working alongside families and individuals with complex traumas to improve the outcomes and access for those with reduced opportunities. Snehal utilises the Cognitive Disabilities Model to provide holistic care and support to clients, while adopting trauma informed principles into practice. She also supports in the delivery of functional cognition workshops for other OTs and organisation, both local and interstate. Snehal is also trained in the delivery of the Program for Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) for social skill development and the ADOS to support those seeking diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. As a clinical leader, Snehal coordinates Keep Connected's allocation of therapists for the Brisbane area and plays a key role in providing clinical support to therapists. Snehal is actively involved within her clinical caseload and services the Brisbane and Logan regions.