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Syeda Maira Umair

Syeda Maira Umair

Abu Dhabi ,United Arab Emirates

Summary

A results-oriented and passionate professional with more than 11 years’experience in assessing clients and interpreting core evaluations to determine the nature of illness or dysfunction. Strong background of planning and imparting care plans based on individual needs.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

O C C U P A T I O N A L T H E R A P I S T

Zayed Higher Organization Abu Dhabi Autism Center
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
08.2018 - Current
  • Performed relevant and necessary occupational therapy assessments and evaluations and writing corresponding reports.
  • Designed and implemented structured and individualized treatment occupational therapy programs specifically to ASD.
  • Provided ongoing guidance within each client’s individual program, ensuring each client’s continued progress towards realizing their maximum potential.
  • Multi disciplinary team collaboration to achieved the goals.
  • Provided one to one and group sessions for children with a variety of deficits in areas such as: fine motor, visuomotor, bilateral coordination, balance, gross motor, sensory modulation and sensory processing skills (tactile, visual, auditory, vestibular, proprioceptive, and olfactory/gustatory).Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.


OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Dubai Autism Center
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
08.2016 - 07.2018
  • Evaluated children using the Sensory Profile, and clinical observation of informal assessments
  • Completed extensive documentation for evaluations and created individual therapeutic plans based on the evaluations.
  • Multi disciplinary team collaboration to achieved the goals.
  • Provided one to one and group sessions for children with a variety of deficits in areas such as: fine motor, visuomotor, bilateral coordination, balance, gross motor, sensory modulation and sensory processing skills (tactile, visual, auditory, vestibular, proprioceptive, and olfactory/gustatory).
  • Trained children for vocational group work. Motivate the kids by selling the prepared material on different occasions.
  • Provided interventions to facilitate student participation within school environment.
  • Adapted and modified the environment, including assistive technology, to meet individual student needs.

Assessment Test & Tools:

Hands on experience in using

  • Peabody Developmental Motor Scale (PDMS-2)
  • Sensory Profile

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Dr. Majdi Pediatric Rehabilitation Center
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
06.2014 - 07.2016
  • Developing and preparing appropriate therapeutic care plans.
  • Sound knowledge of sensory processing disorders & making treatment & home plans accordingly.
  • Following care plan objectives, keeping records of attendance & client progress.
  • Supporting & instructing patient in activities relating to their treatment program.
  • Designing, running and evaluating therapeutic interventions.
  • Negotiating with other healthcare professionals on the best treatment for clients.
  • Working with a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to present assessments and feedback on a patient's progress.
  • Helping people for discharge and life in the community.
  • Maintaining clear, concise and accurate patient records in compliance with local and national standards.

Assessment Test & Tools:

Hands on experience in using

  • Peabody Developmental Motor Scale (PDMS-2)

Sensory Profile

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

River Oaks Academy
Karachi, Pakistan
03.2012 - 03.2014

· Worked on children with Autism, down’ syndrome, learning difficulties e.g. Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and slow learners.

· Administered occupational therapy services for students based on extensive evaluation and assessment.

· Observed student’s progress at various treatment stages.

· Implemented Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) for students.

· Maintained documentations on assessment and treatment activities.

· Addressed concerns from students and parents.

· Provided service trainings to other therapists and to the parents through home plan.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Occupational Therapist

Dow University Of Health Sciences
Karachi
01.2008 - 12.2012

Skills

  • Assessment, analysis, and treatment of individuals
  • Setting client goals
  • Accurately assessing client situation
  • Individualized program development
  • Understand of how to enhance motor skills

Languages

English
Upper intermediate

Affiliations

HCPC Registration no. :OT089745

HAAD (Abu Dhabi):GT22366

POTA (Pakistan): POTA/D-127

Certification

  • UCS Sensory Integration Continuing Education certificate Program Oct 2021-Aug 2022
  • Sensory Based Assessment workshop, held at Sensation Station on 6th and 7th April 2018.


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Timeline

O C C U P A T I O N A L T H E R A P I S T

Zayed Higher Organization Abu Dhabi Autism Center
08.2018 - Current

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Dubai Autism Center
08.2016 - 07.2018

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Dr. Majdi Pediatric Rehabilitation Center
06.2014 - 07.2016

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

River Oaks Academy
03.2012 - 03.2014

Bachelor's degree - Occupational Therapist

Dow University Of Health Sciences
01.2008 - 12.2012
Syeda Maira Umair