Occupational Therapist
Keziah Betts
Keziah earned her Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Brunel, West London in 2018. She is a licensed Occupational Therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and the Department of Health in Abu Dhabi. Additionally, she holds membership with the Royal College of Occupational Therapy.
Her previous work in the United Kingdom involved serving as a paediatric Occupational Therapist across various settings, including special needs schools, mainstream schools, clinics, and home-based. She has worked alongside school staff to implement support for all children to enhance their participation as well as targeted group work and specialist 1:1 intervention and advice.
- Occupational Therapist
- 6 Years of Experience
- British
- Languages Spoken: English
Keziah Betts
Specialization
Keziah has completed training in Occupational Performance Coaching and Strengths-based approach to autism. She has also completed other courses, some of which includes, sensory processing, postural management, upper limb rehabilitation, sensory-based feeding difficulties, and handwriting.
Keziah has worked with children ranging from 0 to 19 years of age. She has supported children with various physical, neurological, and developmental diagnoses, as well as those without diagnoses who are facing challenges in participating in their everyday activities.
Some of the conditions she has experience with include:
- Down Syndrome and other genetic conditions/ learning disabilities
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder (including those with PDA profile)
- ADHD
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities
- Cerebral palsy and other neurological/ physical conditions
- Spinal muscular atrophy and other degenerative conditions
Keziah is passionate about supporting children to participate in their everyday activities in ways that are meaningful to each client. She believes in the importance of coaching and working collaboratively with families, teachers, and other professionals. Keziah utilizes a strengths-based approach to empower children by focusing on their unique abilities and interests. She is dedicated to helping children feel valued and thrive in environments tailored to their needs.
Professional Memberships:(National and International)
- Department of Health (DOH) of Abu Dhabi
- Healthcare Professionals Council (HCPC)
- Royal college of Occupational Therapy
