Multidisciplinary Team

Multidisciplinary team (MDT)

The multidisciplinary team at Bulleen Heights School is led by our psychologist and includes speech pathology and occupational therapy. The team enjoys supporting our students to feel a strong sense of wellbeing which fosters engagement, a sense of belonging and confidence to communicate.

Psychology

Prishni Jhugroo is our psychologist and head of the multidisciplinary team. Prishni supports the school community in the maintenance of the psychological health of all its members but primarily our students. Prishni oversees the funding process for students to enrol at our school and conducts assessments as required. Prishni also coordinates the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support framework and assists staff in addressing students’ extreme behaviours. Prishni is a member of the school’s leadership team.

Speech Pathology

Our team of speech pathologists work with classroom staff to support students in the following areas:

Assessment
Language
Social skills
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Speech
Play
Community access

Speech pathologists consult with external therapists as needed. The speech pathology team also provides training to staff and families.

Occupational Therapy

Our team of Occupational Therapists work with classroom staff to support students in the following areas:

Assessment
Sensory motor development skills
Play
Engagement in group activity
Social Skills
Transport Safety
Fine and Gross Motor skill development
Self help skills, toileting and hygiene skills
Self regulation and emotional regulation

Occupational Therapists consult with external therapists as needed and provides training to staff and families.