RUTH MERCADO
Team Leader - Essendon Clinic
Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Ruth graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Masters of Occupational Therapy Practice.
Ruth is passionate about supporting children and their families to work towards meaningful goals using family-centered and evidence based practices. Ruth brings energy and enthusiasm to her sessions to foster a fun environment where learning can take place. Ruth values collaborating with families and their broader community to support inclusion and participation.
Ruth has additional training in the CO-OP intervention protocol to promote skill acquisition, SOS therapy for specialized feeding and eating difficulties, and training to support Bimanual Upper Limb Therapy.
In her spare time, Ruth enjoys keeping active, baking sweet treats and spending time with family and friends.
Bachelor of Applied Science
Masters of Occupational Therapy