About me
Sheena is an occupational therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. She specializes in sensory integration theory and child development. She is passionate about her unique learning development model, which uses the neuroscience of learning to support each child in developing their reading, writing, and counting skills.Sheena has created effective programs for children of all ages in the UAE over the past 24 years.
She has been instrumental in helping students develop the neurodevelopmental skills necessary for successful learning. She has provided support to students with developmental delays and learning challenges, helping them to develop appropriate academic, prevocational, life, and social skills.
Over the years in the UAE, she has developed a reputation that has brought families from other countries such as Germany, India, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Ireland to have their children enrolled in her programs. Currently, she operates across the UAE.
Before coming to the UAE, she worked for the Greater Glasgow Health Board and Strathclyde Regional Council in Scotland, Enfield Health Authority in London, and the Ministry of Health in Brunei, Southeast Asia. It was in Brunei that she developed a passion and an interest in Sensory Integration therapy and its benefits to children, which she has continued to build upon and develop after moving to the UAE.
For the last 24 years, she has also been providing training and workshops for teachers and parents in schools and nurseries. She has also given a lecture series at international events such as GETEX-Dubai (Gulf Education and Training Exhibition) and presented her articles and papers at International Conferences. She has been a guest speaker on various radio stations and TV programs (for Dubai One TV and City 7).In her quest for quality professional services of the highest standards, she developed a relationship with the South African Institute of Sensory Integration (SAISI) in conjunction with the University of Southern California, with whom she began her lecturing career in Sensory Integration in 2009. This Internationally recognized training was provided every year in The Theory and Practice of Sensory Integration.
The programs she provides have successfully increased the learning capacity of children, increased their success in school, in sport, and in daily living. Sheena’s passion lies with working with children of all ages to help them become the best they can be.
Empowering children to reach their full potential through compassionate, evidence-based therapy and family-centered care.
Our Services
- Occupational Therapy
- Verbal Behaviour Therapy
- Speeech and Language Therapy
- Psychology
- Assessment
Contact
- businessadmin@sheenacdc.ae
- +971 06 704 4541
- Villa 10- Sreet #4 - Al Sweihat - Sharjah
- United Arab Emirates