Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment & Vehicle Modification Assessment Services
Mobile Assessment Service - Port Macquarie to Grafton NSW
Emma King is the Principal Occupational Therapist at a private practice located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Emma is passionate about supporting clients to be able to drive, as driving provides independence in so many areas of daily life. Emma has a Bachelor of Applied Psychology from the University of Canberra, a Master of Health Science (Behavioural Science) and a Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Sydney. Emma is an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist with 15 years of clinical experience. Emma has experience working within hospitals, both in acute and rehabilitation settings, supporting patients presenting with spinal cord injury, neurological conditions, complex orthopaedic injuries, chronic pain, upper and lower limb amputations, and mental health conditions. Emma has spent the past 10 years working within the fields of disability and aged care in a community based private practice setting. In 2015 Emma completed postgraduate training to specialise in Driving Assessment, and from this point on has focussed on setting up and managing a mobile occupational therapy driving assessment services on the Mid North Coast of NSW.
Emma works in partnership with a range of Licensed Driving Instructors, who provide automatic and manual vehicles fitted with a dual brake pedal for completion of On Road Driving Assessments. One of our key instructors is Julie Crocker, Specialist Driving Instructor who runs Drivewise Training School based in Nambucca Heads. Julie has a modified automatic vehicle fitted with a range of modified driving controls suitable for those with physical disabilities who require modified controls for driving. Modifications have been supplied by Total Ability, a national supplier of modified driving controls and vehicle transfer aids. Modifications available for trial in Julie's car include:
Learn more about Julie's services here:
www.drivewisetrainingschool.com.au
Learn more about modified driving controls here:
Total Ability
totalability.com.au
Emma works in partnership with a range of Licensed Driving Instructors, who provide automatic and manual vehicles fitted with a dual brake pedal for completion of On Road Driving Assessments. One of our key instructors is Julie Crocker, Specialist Driving Instructor who runs Drivewise Training School based in Nambucca Heads. Julie has a modified automatic vehicle fitted with a range of modified driving controls suitable for those with physical disabilities who require modified controls for driving. Modifications have been supplied by Total Ability, a national supplier of modified driving controls and vehicle transfer aids. Modifications available for trial in Julie's car include:
- Left foot accelerator
- Fadiel Italiana Ergonomic radial hand controlled accelerator with brake lever and electronic indicators
- Fadiel Italiana Trigger accelerator with brake lever and electronic indicators
- Standard spinner knob
- Lodgeson's Electronic Spinner Knob with keypad or lollipop style spinner
Learn more about Julie's services here:
www.drivewisetrainingschool.com.au
Learn more about modified driving controls here:
Total Ability
totalability.com.au
To discuss your situation or a referral, please call Emma directly on 0423495722 or email
Mobile driving assessment service available (home visits) on the Mid North Coast of NSW anywhere between Port Macquarie and Grafton. Clinic based assessments available in Coffs Harbour. |
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