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Senior Occupational Therapist

Natalie van Berlo

Natalie is a licensed Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Occupational Therapy from Curtin University, Western Australia. She is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Department of Health (DOH), Abu Dhabi.

With over 15 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist and a strong background in paediatric practice across clinical and school-based settings in Abu Dhabi, Natalie has worked with children from birth to 15 years of age.

She provides comprehensive assessment and individualised intervention designed to support children’s functional independence, participation, and overall development.

Senior Occupational Therapist
Over 15 years of experience
Supporting children from birth to 15 years

Natalie van Berlo

Clinical Expertise

Natalie has extensive experience supporting children with developmental, sensory, motor, learning, and emotional regulation needs across clinic and school environments.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD)
Developmental delays
Sensory processing differences

Dyspraxia
Learning difficulties
Emotional regulation challenges
Fine and gross motor delays

Paediatric experience

Clinical and School-Based Practice

Natalie’s experience in Abu Dhabi includes comprehensive assessment and individualised intervention across clinic and school-based settings, with a focus on practical, goal-directed outcomes that support children’s participation in everyday life.

A Collaborative Approach

Natalie aims to create meaningful, goal-directed outcomes that support children’s success at home, at school, and within the community. She values working collaboratively with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to understand each child’s needs and support consistent strategies across everyday environments.