Grace Chapman
OT
HCPC Registration Number: OT086388
Hello, my name is Grace.
I studied for a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at the University of the Sunshine Coast in sunny Queensland, Australia, graduating in 2017. Over the past nine years, I have had the privilege of working with children and young people with a wide range of strengths, abilities and needs.
In 2021, I returned to university to complete a Graduate Certificate in Health Sector Leadership, which broadened my understanding of health systems and strengthened my ability to support service development across a variety of settings.
I am the OT Clinical Specialist for Feeding at Words First and enjoy not only supporting children and young people within my own schools, but also providing clinical guidance to colleagues and helping to develop best practice across our wider communities. Feeding is such an important part of everyday life, and I find it incredibly rewarding to support children and families in making mealtimes more positive, enjoyable and successful.
The Words First value that resonates most with me is collaboration. I believe that creating open, supportive and trusting relationships with children, families, schools and professionals is the key to achieving meaningful outcomes. Through a holistic approach to Occupational Therapy, we can empower everyone around a child to feel confident in supporting their development and wellbeing.
Outside of work, you’ll usually find me passionately barracking for my AFL team, the Carlton Football Club, running, reading or exploring the UK and Europe. I’ve always been a bookworm, and second-hand bookshops are my favourite places to discover hidden treasures.
