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PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Mairéad Cushen

BSc OT, C/NDT, PGCert SI.

Mairéad has been an Occupational Therapist since 2011 and I have called Singapore my home for over 10 years. She has specialised as a paediatric OT for the majority of her career. She worked in CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) before focusing on supporting children with developmental and physical concerns. Mairéad aims to bring her mental health experience to all ofher interactions with children and families. She places connection and emotional regulation at the centre of her work and sees the benefit this has on children's progress. Mairéad has experience working in both government and private sectors working in school, home and community settings. 

Mairéad places great importance on continued education, and I has completed an array of courses and qualifications which enables her to work with a broad range of clients. She have completed, with distinction, a postgraduate certification in Sensory Integration from Ulster University. She also became a Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) therapist in 2017 which equips her with skills to support the physical development of children with cerebral palsy and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Feeding, motor skills development, play and school readiness are amongst her other interests and specialties.

Mairéad firmly believe that children are empowered through play. It is through play that we develop the foundation skills that are requires to successfully participate in the things children want to do and the things they need to do in everyday life. Mairéad believes play is the portal through which children build the skills required for success in school and later in life. She enjoys working with parents and teachers, and experiences great joy and happiness as parents support their children to achieve their goals and live life to the fullest. 

 

In her personal life Mairéad makes sure to prioritise time for play of her own through football, outdoors, pets, creating and anything food related.

Qualifications and Certifications

  • BSc Occupational Therapy – Trinity College Dublin, Ireland (2011)

  • PGCert Sensory Integration (SI) – Ulster University (2020)

  • Certified Neurodevelopmental Treatment Therapist (C/NDT) – NDTA (2017)

  • DIR Floortime ICDL (2018) 

  • SOS Approach to Feeding (2020)

  • Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) (2017)

  • Developmental Play, Level 1 – Create Catt (2017)

  • Decoding the Autism Brain, modules 1-4 – Kimberley Barthel/Labyrinth Journeys (2016)

  • Learn to Play – Karen Stagnitti (2016)

  • Advanced Intervention for Visual-Vestibular Related Praxis Deficits – Teresa May-Benson (2015)

  • Therapeutic Listening – Vital Links (2014)

  • Assessment of Motor and Process Skills - (2013)

Registration

  • AHPC Singapore, Registration Number: A1301554G

  • CORU Ireland, Registration Number: OTO020701

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SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Sharon Chen

BSc OT

Sharon is a knowledgeable, empathic and energetic individual. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland and has been working as an OT for 8 years. Sharon has worked with a diverse group of clients in public, community and private practice settings. Her work currently focuses on supporting children of all ages to achieve their goals in home and school settings. 

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Sharon is a dedicated and experienced therapist who is trained in DIRfloortime, regulation programs, Sensory Integration approaches, proprioceptive and neuromuscular facilitation, and self- management programs. 

She is passionate about working with children and adolescents. Her fun and outgoing personality enables her to connect with them easily. Children and families take well to Sharon while showing progress under her care. Sharon creates a positive therapeutic environment to enhance growth and learning by weaving fun throughout her intervention. Her sessions are functional and meaningful making “hard work” enjoyable. 

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In addition, Sharon has an ongoing interest in education. Throughout her career, she has mentored junior
therapists, supervised therapy students and restructured learning programs. Sharon works with the Singapore Institute of Technology’s (SIT) OT program as an examiner, and she has been involved in research programs with them. In addition, she is a council member of the Singapore Association of Occupational Therapists where she contributes to the Education and Research team. 

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Sharon has extensive experience working in neurology, orthopaedic and geriatric rehabilitation and is currently taking referrals for adults in addition to her work with children.

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Outside of work, Sharon is outgoing and sociable and she loves team sports and cooking.

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