Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration

Ema is a state registered Occupational therapist who has been working in paediatric field for the past 11 years. She obtained her Occupational Therapy degree with the University of Malta and has a Master Degree in Sensory Integration with the University of Ulster. Ema has gained her clinical expertise by working in various paediatric sectors such as schools, outpatient clinics, neonatal intensive care, inpatient care and private clinics. She focuses her practice as a Sensory Integration Specialist for children with neurodevelopmental and sensory integration difficulties. She is currently leading the Occupational Therapy team at WonderKids.

Maria is a state registered Occupational therapist who has recently graduated with a BSc in Occupational Therapy from the University of Malta. She was inspired to choose this career by her sister who has Autism and Global Developmental Delay. Maria had the opportunity to work within several areas included the CDAU as well as the disability sector in Wales. Currently, she works with persons with different abilities from young ages to older adults, including those with difficult and challenging behavoiur. Her interest is mostly working with young children. Maria is currently continuing her professional knowledge and reading for an MSc in Sensory Integration with Ulster University.

Rosalie graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Communication Therapy in 2017. Her undergraduate thesis focused on language and communication skills in children with Autism and Language Delay. As a student and newly graduate, she has worked for many years in the paediatric sector and this encouraged her to develop a special interest in working with children. Currently, Rosalie works within the education department where she offers her service in schools. She was also involved in sessions which provided training to parents, learning support educators and teachers with regards early communication skills and strategies which can be used to enhance these skills. She is passionate about helping children acquire their speech, language and social communication skills. Through her work experience, Rosalie has gained skills and techniques which are essential when working with children. She believes in adopting a holistic approach by involving the client, the parents and other professionals in her interventions.