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Biography
Anoo Bhopti is the course director of the Masters of Occupatioanl Therapy Course in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University and an occupational therapy clinician in paediatrics. Anoo’s research is embedded within early childhood intervention, childhood disability sector and higher education. Her research findings have been used to support the early childhood intervention sector in their written submissions to support the inclusion of parents as applicants for the National Disability Inclusion Scheme. She was a co-author and collaboratively published the National Guidelines for Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention. Anoo is committed to working closely with families, to achieve inclusion and participation of children in their homes and communities and follows family-centred practice, strength-based and person-first approaches. Here research interests include childhood disability, family quality of life, autism, parent occupations, paediatric occupational therapy interventions, evidence-based practice, translation research and inclusion and participation of children with disability. Current research projects include a pipeline of parent support programs called "We Care" and “Now and Next” with an aim to improve family quality of life of families living with a disability. Anoo is a research affiliate of Monash Health and currenlty working on an early intervention project for childhood dementia and regression with a team of researchers (MRFF grant scheme).
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Research Affiliate, Monash Health
12 Jul 2023 → …
Affiliate, La Trobe University
1 Aug 2020 → …
Research area keywords
- Children and Families
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Paediatrics
- childhood disability
- Family quality of life
- Caregivers
- Parent capacity building
- Cerebral Palsy
- Developmental Delay
- Early Childhood Intervention
- Sensory Processing in Children
- International mobility
- Global South
- Student Mobility
- Internationalisation of education
- Global Citizenship
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Early Evaluation of the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health (RFx20482)
Bould, E. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Cadby, J. M. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Forster, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Callaway, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Brusco, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hill, K. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hayward, B. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Morgan, P. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Taylor-Hall, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Williams, C. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Layton, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Barclay, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bourke-Taylor, H. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bhopti, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Simpson, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Templeton, M. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Stewart, M. (Partner Investigator (PI))
15/11/24 → 31/01/26
Project: Research
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DSW: Supervision practices for disability support workers: Building capacity of the disability workforce
Bhopti, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Haines, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Morgan, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hill, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Callaway, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Robinson, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Quinn, B. (Partner Investigator (PI))
17/07/23 → 30/12/23
Project: Research
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LT: Science of Learning and Development - Revision OF Learning Trajectory
Bhopti, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
9/11/22 → 21/12/22
Project: Research
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LT: Learning Trajectories - Gross and Fine Motor Development
Garvis, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bhopti, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Keane, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Deans, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cohrssen, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Knaus, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), O’Gorman, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Slaughter, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & VanMeeteren, B. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/02/22 → 30/06/22
Project: Research
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A scoping review of observation-based tools for assessing use of the upper limb in activities
Wanklyn, T., Webster, K. E., Mak-Yuen, Y., Rens, Z., Boey, D., Bhopti, A., Dalliston, C. & Carey, L. M., 2025, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 47, 11, p. 2724-2734 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Clinical utility of the upper limb-motor learning strategy tool: exploring occupational therapists’ experiences
Taghizadeh, A., Hoare, B., Webster, K. E. & Bhopti, A., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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International virtual professional practicums: Breaking down borders and developing globally minded speech language pathologists
Millar, C., Hopf, S. C., Bhopti, A. & Carey, L. B., 2025, Speech Language Therapy as a Global Practice: Culture, Context, and Collaboration. Staley, B., Selemani, C. & Fernandes, M. (eds.). 1st ed. New York NY USA: Taylor & Francis, p. 264-280 17 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Development and content validation of the Upper Limb-Motor Learning Strategy Tool for cerebral palsy
Taghizadeh, A., Webster, K. E., Bhopti, A. & Hoare, B., 2024, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 46, 23, p. 5624–5632 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Exploring long-term outcomes of a peer support programme for parents* of children with disability in Australia
Lancaster, K., Kern, M. L., Harding, K., Bayasgalan, M., Janson, A., mahmic, S. & Bhopti, A., Mar 2024, In: Child: Care, Health and Development. 50, 2, 25 p., e13236.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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Bob Schalock Quality of Life Award
Bhopti, A. (Recipient), 6 Aug 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Study Abroad International Study SIG Best book Award 2024
Bhopti, A. (Recipient), 14 Mar 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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The Occupational Therapy Australia Research Foundation awards
Bhopti, A. (Recipient), 30 Jun 2019
Prize: National/international honour
Activities
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Comparative and International Education Society Annual Conference 2024
Bhopti, A. (Session chair)
11 Mar 2024 → 12 Mar 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Professionals and Researchers in Early Childhood Intervention (PRECI) Conference 2024
Bhopti, A. (Speaker) & Mahmic, S. (Speaker)
1 May 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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VCAA Twilight Webinar Series- Enhancing fine motor skill development through playful learning opportunities
Bhopti, A. (Contributor)
4 Apr 2022Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Professionals and Researchers in Early Childhood Intervention (PRECI) Conference 2022
Bhopti, A. (Speaker)
17 Nov 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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BMJ Paediatrics Open (Journal)
Bhopti, A. (Associate editor)
1 Mar 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
Press/Media
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How childcare could better include neurodiverse children
25/09/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Research and Reality - Spotify
15/12/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts
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Best Practice Guidelines for Early Childhood Intervention Online Training Modules - Theory to Practice https://www.eciavic.org.au/pdevents/online-modules-best-practice-in-eci https://youtu.be/DdR5MD98bfY
30/11/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment