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Rebecca Khan

As a leading Occupational Therapist specialising in paediatric continence and bowel health, Rebecca Khan channels her extensive clinical expertise into powerful educational offerings. She is the creator of highly-regarded workshops and online training courses that have empowered countless families and professionals. Rebecca is now a sought-after speaker, offering dynamic, evidence-based presentations and training for organisations, schools, and professional bodies. Book with Rebecca to provide your team with expert insights and practical strategies to confidently manage and support childhood toileting challenges, transforming your approach with knowledge from a true leader in the field.

Rebecca's Profile

Leading Occupational Therapist


After graduating from the University of Queensland in 2001, Rebecca has 24 years of experience working in:

  • Establishment and directorship of a private practice - Kids That Go Therapies

  • Project management - Conquering Wees & Poos Learning Package

  • Clinical supervision - occupational therapy and continence clinicians

  • Expert witness - Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

  • Literature Research - best practice management of bowel and bladder difficulties in children

  • Community and hospital public health

  • Multidisciplinary teams


Volunteer Roles


As a person with lived experience of gastrointestinal disorders, Rebecca has volunteered to extend support and knowledge into the community in this field. Rebecca currently:

Upcoming Clinical Events

2-Day In-Person Workshop

'Conquering Wees and Poos’ - Toowoomba

Paediatric Continence Skills for Clinicians

Dates: 

DAY 1: Assessment, Management & Toileting Skills: Thursday 6 November, 2025

DAY 2: Complex Cases, Neurodivergence & NDIS: Friday 7 November, 2025

Location: Toowoomba, QLD (Park Motor Inn, 88 Margaret St, Toowoomba)

DAY 1 - Assessment, Management & Toileting Skills: Suitable for all clinicians, this workshop will provide participants with an overview of the clinical management of urinary incontinence, bedwetting and chronic constipation/soiling (encopresis) in children aged 3 – 15 years. Including:

  • an overview of toileting milestones and some hints/tricks for addressing issues with establishing initial continence in young children,
  • an overview of the aetiology of chronic constipation/ soiling, urinary incontinence and enuresis (bedwetting),
  • assessment and intervention knowledge and tools using a medically-informed behavioural management approach.

DAY 2 - Complex cases, neurodivergence, NDIS: Suitable for occupational therapists and other clinicians delivering capacity building interventions. This advanced workshop will provide participants with the ability to identify, discuss and apply continence strategies for complex cases, including children with developmental and physical diagnoses, and those who fail first-line treatment. This day of the workshop will cover:

  • application of knowledge and strategies covered in DAY 1 (see above) with more complex cases (eg developmental disabilities),
  • the impact of anxiety and other socio-emotional aspects on participating in toileting routines across a variety of cohorts.
Participants for the DAY 2 workshop will need to have covered the DAY 1 content prior to attending this advanced module.

Prices:

ULTRA-Early Bird Price - $350 incl GST (expires 30 June)

Early Bird Price - $390 incl GST (expires 14 July)

Normal Price - $450 incl GST

Lunch & Learn: Replay Access

Lunch & Learn: REPLAY ACCESS

LUNCH & LEARN is a series of 1hr training events for clinicians presented by Rebecca Khan, Continence Occupational Therapist, who has 20+ years experience supporting families in the community, particularly in the areas of continence and self care.

COST: AUD$50 each or AUD$300 for the whole series (8 sessions in total).

#1 WHEN IS IT TIME TO START WORKING ON TOILETING SKILLS?:

  • Toilet training - readiness checklist
  • Toilet training steps
  • Bowel and bladder development
  • Constipation / withholding
  • How to set up for success!

#5 CONTINENCE AIDS FOR KIDS:

  • types and uses
  • washable or disposable?
  • selection guide
  • tips for maintaining skin integrity
  • tips for self management when out of home

#2 URGE OR NO URGE?:

  • What are the steps of toilet training?
  • What if they have no urge?
  • Toilet skill development - 2 strategies
  • How to access the urge
  • How to highlight the urge
  • How to set up a relevant toilet routine

#6 TOILETING IN SCHOOL:

  • helping kids feel confident to access the toilet at school (and stop withholding ALL day)
  • supporting families and schools with setting up the toilet environment
  • getting ready for the new year - transition tips to maintain independence
  • advocating for kids' toilet access and privacy
  • preparing an effective toilet 'go bag' for school

#3 TOILET PHOBIA: HELPING KIDS WHO WON'T POO ON THE LOO:

  • What could it be?
  • What does it look like? Assessment
  • Common sustaining factors
  • Skill building strategies

#7 ESTABLISHING ACHIEVABLE TOILETING GOALS OVER THE HOLIDAYS:

  • working with parents to plan ahead with confidence so change can feel achievable
  • checking bowel and bladder health before starting so that goals are well-timed
  • setting up the home environment with summer play, outings and routines in mind
  • preparing to continue practice at holiday locations
  • holiday bedwetter alarm trials - tips and tricks

#4 BEDWETTING ALARMS: WHEN AND WHICH ONE?:

  • Bladder and bowel development and training
  • What to manage first?
  • Causes of nocturnal enuresis
  • Alarm types, how to choose one and how to use it!
  • Resources available

#8 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY & TOILETING WITH KIDS AND TEENS:

  • how to assess and make initial decisions safely with best practice
  • know when to refer on (ie red flags) and where to start with intervention
  • where can clinicians look for equipment
  • help with clinical decision making
  • tips and tricks using NDIS documentation
Lunch & Learn Event

Lunch & Learn Event

LUNCH & LEARN EVENT SERIES

1-hour webinar event for clinicians.

#9 The Role of Coaching in Supporting Toileting Intervention

Presenter: Jacqui Snider

Date & Time: 21st November, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Cost: AUD$50

Session Details

This session focuses on using a Coach Approach to support parents dealing with children who have complex challenges, including toileting struggles. The event will consist of 45 minutes of content followed by a 15-minute Q&A.

Content Will Include:

  • Parent coaching specific to toileting intervention and complex cases.
  • The neuroscience foundation and its application for engaging people in programs.
  • Strategies to navigate conversations with parents who feel overwhelmed and hopeless.
  • Application of content through a case study provided by Bec.
  • Recording available after session finalises
🎁 All participants will receive a free reflection card of the comfort, stretch, and panic zone.

Collaborations

Services

Continence Consulting

Rebecca offers individualised assessment and practical solutions for real-life bowel and bladder difficulties. Rebecca works with both you and your child to address challenges and implement effective strategies.

Clinical
Education

Need specialized training for your team? Rebecca offers tailored clinical education for the education, health, and disability sectors, ensuring the content is relevant, practical, and meets your team's goals.

Launching
Soon

Be Brilliant is a new health promotion package for the early childhood sector. This program will equip Australian centres with the essential tools and strategies to foster effective toileting skills.

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