Ms. Dhiya Susan Jose is an experienced occupational therapist in Neuro & Mental Health Institute, THMC – Al Ain. She has worked in Rehabilitation facilities and hospitals with long term care units; neonatal and developmental paediatrics; child and adolescent psychiatry (Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual disability). She started her career in India in the prestigious Sree Chitra Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology. She has gained valuable experience in Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Neurology, Oncology, Community Health and Development with her work in India and the UAE. Prior to joining THMC, Ms Dhiya was working in Abu Dhabi- Al Dhannah-ADNOC Hospital, Ruwais as Occupational therapist in Paediatric Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care Units.
Qualification:
- Masters in Applied Neurosciences – Kings College, London
- Bachelors in Occupational Therapy – Manipal University, India
Current Post:
- Occupational Therapist, Neuro & Mental Health Institute, The Heart Medical Center – Al Ain, UAE.
Clinical Expertise:
Dhiya Susan Jose has an extensive experience in assessment and management:
- Prewriting and handwriting development
- Dyspraxia and coordination disorders
- Sensory Processing Disorder/Sensory Integration therapy
- Toilet training
- Self-care independence skills – feeding, dressing, bathing
- Visual perceptual and cognitive skills
- Social and play skills
- Behaviour support
- Learning disabilities
Area of Special Interest
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Developmental Paediatrics
- Paediatric Neurology
Languages:
- English, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada