Samantha Crane

       Occupational Therapist & Inclusion Consultant,

       BSc (Occupational Therapy), BSc. (Occupational Health & Safety)

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• Samantha is an occupational therapist with over 15 years of experience and a mum to neurodivergent children, giving her lived insight into the assessment journey from both sides. Her personal experience navigating the process has shaped her commitment to creating assessment spaces that feel safe, attuned, and truly human. She has a professional passion for sensory processing and the brain-body connection, recognising how these systems underpin regulation, participation, and wellbeing across the lifespan.

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• Samantha’s work focuses on how sensory processing differences can at times be invisible to others yet profoundly impactful, influencing emotional regulation, attention, executive functioning, social connection, and the capacity to engage in daily activities. These subtle signs in interoception, autonomic responses, or patterns of masking often go unnoticed but can shape every aspect of a person’s lived experience. In her practice, Samantha integrates this knowledge to design highly individualised, regulation-first assessment experiences. Her approach is semi-structured and person-led, adapting to each individual’s nervous system needs, communication preferences, and pace. By creating environments that are sensory-safe and flexible, she enables individuals to show their authentic abilities and challenges, ensuring that functional insights are both accurate and compassionate. 

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• Across her career, Samantha has held roles in clinical, community, educational, and medico-legal settings, building a reputation for translating complex neuroscience into practical, functional outcomes. Her experience includes:

  • Delivering high-level functional and sensory assessments across the lifespan, including detailed NDIS and diagnostic support reports.

  • Designing and delivering professional development for educators, allied health teams, and community organisations, making neuro-affirming and sensory-informed practice accessible and actionable.

  • Leading the creation of telehealth and asynchronous assessment models, reducing barriers and demands for families while maintaining clinical depth.

  • Founding RegEd, a platform providing training, workshops, and sensory-informed resources for schools, families, and community groups, bridging the gap between clinical knowledge and real-world application.

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• Samantha's areas of expertise are:

  • Sensory processing and brain-body integration across the lifespan

  • Identifying subtle, invisible sensory and interoceptive differences

  • Creating individualised, safe, and regulation-first assessment spaces

  • Functional NDIS reporting and diagnostic support evidence

  • Parent and educator support in sensory-informed, neuro-affirming practice

  • Creating safe digital assessment spaces

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• Outside of her professional work, Samantha enjoys working on her property with her family, dog, and many chickens. She loves the slower pace of rural life, connecting with nature, and creating a grounded, sensory-rich environment that reflects the values she brings to her professional work.