Fadwa-Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapist | Sensory Integration Expert
Fadwa Abu Amarah is a licensed Occupational Therapist with over 12 years of experience in pediatric rehabilitation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Jordan University of Science & Technology.
Fadwa specializes in supporting children with physical disabilities, learning difficulties, autism spectrum disorder, genetic syndromes, and sensory integration challenges. Her expertise spans both clinical and school settings, where she focuses on improving sensory processing, fine motor coordination, classroom participation, and overall functional independence.
She has held notable clinical roles at the Children with Disability Association in Riyadh and a private rehabilitation center in Makkah.
Fadwa is a certified Ayres Sensory Integration Therapist and believes sensory integration is key to unlocking a child’s developmental potential. She follows a collaborative, family-centered approach, working closely with parents and multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored, effective therapy programs.
Her skills extend to the use of assistive devices, upper limb splinting, and adaptive equipment to enhance activities of daily living.
Certifications & Training:
• Ayres Sensory Integration (certified)
• Bobath Approach
• Hand Splinting & Assistive Devices Workshop
• Cerebral Palsy: Assessment & Treatment
• Fine Motor & Handwriting Skills Workshop
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
Licensure:
• Registered with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)
Languages:
• English
• Arabic
