Occupational Therapy in Dubai
At Shine Child Development Center, our Occupational Therapy (OT) services are designed to help children build independence, confidence, and essential life skills. From fine motor coordination to sensory processing and daily routines, our licensed occupational therapists in Dubai provide personalized strategies that make everyday activities easier and more enjoyable for children at home, in school, and in the community.
We begin with a parent consultation to understand concerns, review developmental history, and identify goals for therapy. This first step ensures every program is tailored to a child’s individual strengths and challenges.
Our occupational therapists use structured assessments to evaluate:
Fine and gross motor skills.
Sensory processing and regulation.
Self-care and independence in daily tasks.
Emotional regulation and behavior.
These assessments guide the creation of personalized therapy plans focused on meaningful progress.
Through engaging, play-based activities, we help children develop skills for independence and success:
Fine Motor Skills – Improving hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and control for writing, drawing, and self-care.
Sensory Integration – Helping children manage responses to sound, touch, movement, and light.
Daily Living Skills – Building confidence with dressing, eating, grooming, and home routines.
Academic Support – Strengthening handwriting, organization, and classroom participation.
Emotional Regulation – Teaching coping strategies for frustration, focus, and self-control.
Parents are essential partners in the OT process. We provide:
Practical strategies to continue therapy at home.
Parent workshops and one-on-one guidance.
Simple daily routines that reinforce progress.
This ensures therapy extends beyond the clinic and into everyday life.
We collaborate with teachers and school staff to ensure OT strategies are applied in the classroom. From handwriting support to sensory accommodations, we help children participate more fully and confidently in their education.
We use standardized tools to evaluate fine and gross motor development, visual-motor integration, and sensory processing, which guide tailored Occupational Therapy and school-based support plans.
- BOT-3 (Bruininks–Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, 3rd Edition): Assesses motor coordination, balance, strength, and manual dexterity in children and adolescents.
- PDMS-2 (Peabody Developmental Motor Scales, 2nd Edition): Evaluates fine and gross motor skills in infants and young children (0–5 years).
- M-FUN (Miller Function & Participation Scales): Measures motor planning, sensory-motor integration, and functional participation in children aged 2.6–7.11 years.
- Beery VMI (Beery–Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration): Assesses integration of visual and motor skills critical for coordination tasks.
- Sensory Profile 2 / Short Sensory Profile: Identifies sensory processing challenges in various environments.
Why Choose Shine CDC in Dubai?
Licensed occupational therapists with expertise in child development.
Evidence-based, play-centered therapy tailored to each child.
A holistic approach integrating home, school, and clinic support.
Family-centered care with ongoing parent involvement.
Trusted by families across Dubai and the UAE.
Take the First Step
If you’re looking for occupational therapy in Dubai, Shine CDC is here to help your child grow in confidence and independence, one skill at a time.