Pediatric Occupational Therapist with 9+ years’ experience supporting children with developmental, sensory, and learning challenges.

Sally Bassam Jishi, M.Sc. OT – Occupational Therapist
Specialization: Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Years of Experience: 9+ years
Expertise & Focus Areas:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Down Syndrome & developmental delays
• Sensory processing disorder
• Learning difficulties
• Handwriting & fine motor skills
• Gross motor coordination
• Visual-motor integration and Visual perceptual skills
• Executive functioning skills and Learning difficulties

Therapeutic Methods:

• Holistic function-based approach
• Sensory processing and self-regulation strategies
• Handwriting Without Tears program
• Family- and child-centered multidisciplinary care

Languages: Arabic, English

Profile Narrative:
Sally Bassam Jishi is a DHA Licensed pediatric occupational therapist with over nine years of experience in schools and clinical settings across Dubai, Kuwait, and Canada. She holds a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Western Ontario. Member of Canadian association of occupational therapists and registered with college of occupational therapists of Ontario  Dedicated to supporting children with developmental, sensory, and learning challenges, Sally helps build essential life and academic skills through evidence-based methods. Her culturally sensitive, bilingual approach ensures effective communication and strong collaboration with both families and multidisciplinary teams.