Jessica has been working with children experiencing learning difficulties for over 16 years. After tutoring, volunteering abroad, studying other languages and completing a Bachelors degree in International Studies, she went on to attain a Master of Occupational Therapy in 2017 from the University of Sydney.

Since then, Jessica has worked as an occupational therapist with people across the life span and in both the government and non-government sectors. She has a strong background in early childhood early intervention, paediatrics and mental health. Jessica’s passion for reading and strong interest in dyslexia led her to start Thrive Learning Clinic (formerly Thrive Learning & Therapy) in 2021. Jessica is passionate about promoting the role of OTs in supporting children experiencing learning difficulties.

Jessica is a practitioner in Sounds Write, a multisensory, structured synthetic phonics program based on the science of reading. Jessica is passionate about enhancing the participation of students with specific learning disorders in both the school setting and wider community. She understands that a child’s learning journey is affected by a complex array of internal and external factors.