Medico Legal Expert of the Year 116 LAWYER MONTHLY EXPERT WITNESS AWARDS 2025 Rebecca Thompson Principal Occupational Therapist Independent OT Medico Legal AUSTRALIA Rebecca has over 30 years of experience in the field of occupational therapy, with clinical expertise across a broad range of specialty areas, including work with both adults and children. Rebecca began her career in 1993 in the field of mental health before transitioning to home visiting and environmental modification, followed by spinal cord injury rehabilitation. In 2002, she established a private practice, where she and her team provided acute treatment services to two major private hospitals and community-based rehabilitation services to clients with a diverse range of complex diagnoses. These included physical conditions such as spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, amputations, burns, multi-trauma, vision and hearing impairments, as well as various neurological disorders including cerebral palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, multiple sclerosis, stroke, functional neurological disorders, and chronic pain conditions. In addition to physical diagnoses, Rebecca is well-versed in the psychological aspects of occupational therapy. Her background in mental health has provided a solid foundation for the assessment of psychological injuries such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder; enhancing her ability to address the complex interplay between physical, cognitive, and psychological conditions. This dual expertise is particularly significant, as many clients with physical or brain injuries often experience concurrent psychological challenges. Independent OT Medico Legal Tel: 0427 435 591 PO Box 448, Claremont, Western Australia 6910 ABOUT REBECCA www.independentotmedicolegal.com.au
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