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    Sandra O'Connor BSc:
    Sandra has over 25 years' experience as an Occupational Therapist. She received her Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Occupational Therapy from Trinity College Dublin and has worked in both Ireland and America. Sandra is a registered member of C.O.R.U. and a member of the Association of Occupational Therapy of Ireland.

    Sandra has extensive experience working with Autistic clients and clients with diagnosis including Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (Dyspraxia), A.D.H.D and Dysgraphia. Sandra is passionate about working with her neurodivergent clients alongside their families and empowering them to reach their full potential. Sandra works with children and adolescents between the ages of 5 to 18 years, who attend mainstream schools. Sandra has a particular interest in the area of regulation and social learning. At Achieve Occupational Therapy we believe strongly in evidence based practice and ongoing training and education to support assessment practices and intervention.

    Feedback from parents highlight her personal strengths for working with children:

    “Following our son’s Autism diagnosis we were very much alone and unsure of where to turn for help with his various needs. We were advised to seek an Occupational Therapist and from the moment we walked into Sandra’s office in Achieve we knew we were in safe hands. Sandra has a wonderful connection with our son, she is kind and patient and he looks forward to every session with her. Over the years he has overcome many obstacles socially and personally and I truly believe he wouldn’t be the kind, confident young man he is today without her support and guidance.”

    “I can honestly say attending Achieve OT was the single best decision that we have ever made for our son. He was previously diagnosed with ADHD & ASD. We attended Sandra for his OT to help him with his sensory and emotional difficulties after she had been recommended to us by his consultant. Sandra just made every session so worthwhile and so enjoyable for my son, the bond formed between them was genuine and based on kindness and respect. We both learnt so much about the connection between the body and brain. The OT strategies are very achievable and broken down into easy to practice steps. My son is now able to come up with working strategies that help him on a day to day basis and we have seen him continue to achieve his full potential at school and with friendships. I cannot recommend Achieve OT highly enough.”

    “A pleasure to work with, listens to parents concerns and engages with the children in a fun and caring manner”

    “She offers great practical advice that is relevant to the needs of each child”

    “Sessions are faultless and of high standard”

    “She engages with children in a way we have never experienced before”

    “Great professionalism and special way to engage with children”

    “Our recent online sessions with Sandra have been an amazing experience… our program has continued with Sandra’s usual kindness and attention to my daughter’s needs, with the added fun experience of engaging on screen”