Occupational Therapist
Zané Marais
Zané Marais is a licensed Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of the Free State, South Africa (2020). She is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), the Department of Health in Abu Dhabi, and the South African Institute for Sensory Integration (SAISI).
Zané has experience in paediatric practice, having worked in both pre-school and mainstream primary school settings in Cape Town, South Africa. Her therapeutic work focuses on children with developmental delays, sensory processing challenges, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD/ADD, dyspraxia, and learning difficulties. She has supported children aged 0–12 years, offering both individualized intervention and collaborative support to families and educators.
- Occupational Therapist | Sensory Integration Therapist
- 4 Years of Experience
- South African
- Languages spoken: English and Afrikaans
Zané Marais
Specialties
- Trained in Ayres’ Sensory Integration, Zané applies evidence-based strategies to help children better process and respond to sensory input in order to engage meaningfully in everyday life. She is passionate about helping small hands make big moves, empowering children to overcome challenges and thrive—both at home and in the classroom. Zané has experience working in the following clinical areas:
- Developmental delays
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- ADHD and ADD
- Sensory Integrative Disorders such as Dyspraxia
- Learning difficulties
Zané believes in the importance of a team-based approach and works closely with families and teachers to create a lasting impact. She has also presented on topics related to sensory integration and child development to support parent and teacher education.
Professional Memberships:(National and International)
• Department of Health (DOH), Abu Dhabi
• Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• South African Institute for Sensory Integration (SAISI)