Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration

Ema is a, state-registered Occupational Therapist with a passion for pediatric care. Since earning her Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Malta in 2009, she has worked across diverse settings, including schools, outpatient clinics, neonatal intensive care, and private clinics. As a Sensory Integration trained Occupational therapist, Ema focuses on supporting children with neurodevelopmental and sensory challenges. She holds a Master’s degree in Sensory Integration from the University of Ulster and currently leads the Occupational Therapy team at WonderKids.

Maria is a state registered Occupational therapist who has 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, residential facilities as well as the disability sector in Wales. She has worked 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 has a Masters degree in Sensory Integration with Ulster University.

Sarah graduated with Honours in Communication Therapy in 2020. Her undergraduate dissertation focused on the use of tablet as a means of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC). Sarah spent her first few years as a Speech and Language Therapist working with children of all ages within the private sector. Currently, Sarah works within a rehabilitation hospital where her role is to provide assessment and treatment to adults having varying difficulties with speech, language, communication and swallowing. Throughout her time as a Speech and Language Therapist, Sarah has been able to gain unique skills pertaining to both the paediatric and geriatric populations. Sarah is a firm believer in the importance of implementing evidence-based therapy measures in order to provide effective therapy throughout the episode of care.

Nicole is a state registered Occupational Therapist who earned her Bachelor degree in Occupational therapy from the University of Malta in 2021. She also obtained a post-graduate diploma in Sensory Integration with CLASI ASI, at Ulster University. Nicole was inspired to pursue this career as she is a strong believer that for care to be effective, it should be tailor-made, holistic and meaningful to the individual. Currently, Nicole works within the community where her role is to provide assessment, treatment and recommendations for home modifications to the geriatric population. Additionally, she works within a paediatric private practice as a Sensory Integration Practitioner with children of varying ages, needs and conditions.

Alessia is an Occupational Therapist from Italy who has worked in Malta for the past few years. She is passionate about working with children and has a special interest in sensory processing challenges. She currently works at the Child Development Assessment Unit (CDAU) and worked at the Access to Communication and Technology Unit (ACTU). Alessia is committed to providing personalised care and creating a nurturing environment for her clients.