Meet the Team
Expertise & Partnership
Sensory Smart Education is informed by paediatric occupational therapy expertise in child development, sensory processing, participation, and regulation, but the heart of the program is partnership with educators. The goal is not to come in as the centre of the work — it is to build educator understanding, confidence, and practical capability within the setting itself.
We are a team of dedicated paediatric occupational therapists specializing in Ayres Sensory Integration®. We partner with educators and school leaders to translate clinical expertise into practical classroom strategies, ensuring every child has a pathway to regulated and engaged learning.
Our Certified OTs
Carlyn Cooper
Senior Occupational Therapist | Director of In Sync Therapy Hub
Carlyn Cooper is an experienced Occupational Therapist and educator specialising in sensory processing, regulation, and child development within early childhood and school settings. As Co-Founder of In Sync Kids Occupational Therapy and a leader in Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI), Carlyn brings a strong evidence-based and practical approach to supporting student participation and learning.
Carlyn works in partnership with school leaders and educators to bridge the gap between behaviour, regulation, and academic engagement. Her work focuses on building staff capability to understand why students may struggle in the classroom, and equipping teams with clear, practical strategies that can be embedded into everyday teaching practice.
Through Sensory Smart Education, Carlyn provides tailored professional learning, consultation, and implementation support to schools seeking to strengthen inclusive practices. She is known for translating complex sensory and developmental concepts into accessible, classroom-ready approaches that improve student engagement, reduce behavioural challenges, and support whole-school wellbeing.
ASI Certified • Senior OT • Founding Member ASI Australia
Sofia Radrizzani
Occupational Therapist
With more than ten years of paediatric experience, Senior Occupational Therapist Sofia has worked alongside schools and educators to support children’s participation, regulation, and success in everyday learning environments. Her work focuses on helping teachers adapt classrooms, routines, and learning demands so they are more accessible and responsive to student needs. Drawing on Ayres Sensory Integration® and Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT), Sofia brings practical, sensory-informed strategies that help strengthen engagement, inclusion, and meaningful participation across the school day.
Georgia Waples
With experience across both school and clinical settings, Georgia Waples brings a strong understanding of how sensory processing, regulation, and learning intersect in the classroom. She partners with educators, students, and families to support meaningful participation in school life, with a particular focus on practical, achievable strategies that fit the realities of everyday teaching. Georgia has experience in in-class support, observations, collaborative problem-solving, and educator workshops, and is certified in Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI). Through Sensory Smart Education, she supports educators to build confidence in using evidence-informed, sensory-based strategies that strengthen student engagement and participation.
Occupational Therapist
Alex Marihuan
Occupational Therapist
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