Amie
Amie is an Irish Paediatric Occupational Therapist with a strong desire to work with children to facilitate them to reach their individual goals.
Amie obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Scotland. Since that time she has worked as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist within a Specialist School for children with developmental language delay and associated difficulties including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, dyslexia, dyspraxia and various functional challenges affecting daily living skills. This opportunity enabled Amie to build on her communication skills, flexibility and ability to ensure that the child is always at the centre of their care.
Amie is currently completing her training to become a qualified Ayres Sensory Integration® practitioner through the Sensory Integration Education Network (UK) and Sheffield University, she recently completed SI Module 1: Foundations and Neuroscience. She has also completed her ADOS-2 training and has achieved her Level 1 and Level 2 Makaton training. Amie has completed post graduate courses in Sensory Integration, Attachment and Trauma, Mental Health Champions and Emergency First Aid.
Amie can offer comprehensive assessment and intervention for children experiencing challenges with sensory processing, development delay, genetic conditions, gross and fine motor skills, visual perception and other conditions affecting their participation in functional tasks and activities of daily living.
In her spare time, Amie enjoys hiking, running, cooking and spending time with friends and family.”
Alice
Alice is a passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist with a positive attitude. Alice connects with and supports children of diverse cultures and backgrounds to deliver quality care. Alice strives to enhance children’s experiences of daily occupations and optimise their quality of life through client-centred, holistic and evidence-based practice.
Alice obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Ireland, Galway. Since then, she has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including public health care facilities. There she demonstrated the ability to rise to challenges and support individual’s to achieve their goals through a diligent work ethic and a dedication to high quality care for all patient’s. Her experience has equipped Alice with the skills to work with children with many different diagnoses including sensory integration difficulties, developmental delay, Neurodevelopmental conditions, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning difficulties, fine motor issues, visual perceptual problems and functional challenges (e.g activities of daily living and handwriting).
Alice is currently completing her training to become a qualified Ayres Sensory Integration® practitioner through the Sensory Integration Education Network (UK) and Sheffield University. She has also completed a post-graduate course in hand therapy BAHT level 1 and emergency first aid.
In her free time, Alice enjoys yoga, cooking, listening to music, socialising with friends and family.
Alice can deliver a holistic assessment and intervention for children with fine motor issues, sensory processing, development delays, genetic conditions, gross and fine motor skills, visual perception and other conditions affecting their participation in functional tasks and activities of daily living.
Maaike
Maaike is a devoted and compassionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist and she’s our Occupational Therapy Team Lead.
She strives to provide the most innovative treatment programs in order for the children under her care to reach their goals.
Maaike obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Since then, she has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including public healthcare facilities and paediatric private sector. There she has had the opportunity to build excellent relationships with her clients and their carers. She prides herself on being a vital member of the multi-disciplinary ‘team around the child’ in both the home and school environments. Her experience has equipped her with the skills to work with children with many different diagnoses including sensory integration difficulties, developmental delay, neurodevelopmental conditions, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning difficulties, visual perceptual problems and functional challenges (e.g., activities of daily living and handwriting).
Maaike has recently completed her training in order to be a qualified Ayres Sensory Integration® practitioner through the Sensory Integration Education Network (UK) and Sheffield University. She has also completed her training in Therapeutic Listening through Vital Links. Additionally, she continues to enrich her knowledge in the paediatric field by regularly attending post-graduate courses including treatment of children with Cerebral Palsy, treatment of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in children, supporting children with praxis difficulties, and postural management and seating/ wheelchair assessment and prescription.
Maaike can offer comprehensive assessment and intervention for children experiencing challenges with sensory processing, development delays, genetic conditions, gross and fine motor skills, visual perception and other conditions affecting their participation in functional tasks and activities of daily living.
Maaike will ensure that your child receives the highest quality of care and treatment. She strongly believes that each child should be treated in a holistic manner, and she will support both you and your child during the process.
In her free time, Maaike enjoys being active, socialising with friends and family and exploring new places.
Maaike can offer comprehensive assessment and intervention for children experiencing challenges with sensory processing, development delays, genetic conditions, gross and fine motor skills, visual perception and other conditions affecting their participation in functional tasks and activities of daily living.