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Nicola O’Reilly

Nicola O’Reilly

Designation:

Deputy Managing Director / Senior Occupational Therapist

License Number:

DHA License Number: 33033334-003

Biography

Nicola is a passionate Occupational Therapist/Medical Director with over 11 years’ experience working in pediatric services across Ireland, the UK and Dubai.  

As well as her degree in occupational therapy, her educational background includes a master’s degree in psychology, providing a solid understanding in child development and childhood disorders. She has also achieved ‘Advanced Practitioner’ status in Sensory Integration Therapy. 

In addition to her core specialization, Nicola has pursued further training in Vision Therapy, Neuro-Developmental Treatment, and Behavioural Therapy. This diverse skill set enables her to holistically assess a child’s needs, tailoring interventions with precision to address individual requirements.
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK, Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and a member of The Royal College of Occupational Therapists, she upholds the highest professional standards. 

Excited to bring her expertise to High Hopes Dubai, Nicola is dedicated to delivering high-quality occupational therapy services and continue to cultivate a culture of excellence within the team. 

Her Expertise

Acquired Brain Injuries
Attention Deficit ADD/ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Coordination Disorder / Dyspraxia
Downs Syndrome
Equipment Provision
Executive Functioning Difficulties
Global Developmental Delay
Intellectual Disabilities
Major & Minor Housing Adaptations
Manual Handling Plans
Neuromuscular Diseases
Parent and Teacher Training
Rare Genetic Diseases
Self-Regulation / Behavioural Difficulties
Sensory Processing Difficulties
Social Communication Disorder
Vision Impairment

Her Certifications

Adapting the Environment for Children with Challenging Behaviour
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Version 2 (ADOS-2) – Training Course
Autism Exercise Specialist CEC course
Bobath Course for the Treatment and Management of Children with Cerebral Palsy, Module 1
IOSH Manual Handling of People, Train the Trainer
MSc. in Psychology
Occupational Therapy Assessment and Intervention of Visual Perceptual Difficulties
Postgraduate Diploma in Sensory Integration (Advanced Practitioner Status)
Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT Training)
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