Occupational Therapy & Sensory Integration in Dubai
Helping your child feel regulated, move with confidence and master the everyday skills that build independence.
Making Sense of the Sensory World
Many autistic children experience the world more — or less — intensely than others. A busy classroom can feel overwhelming; a hug can feel uncomfortable; movement and pressure can be deeply calming. Our occupational therapists help children understand and manage these differences so daily life feels more comfortable.
We begin by building a detailed sensory profile, then design playful, purposeful activities that develop regulation, motor skills and independence — at the center and woven into your home routines.
What Our OTs Support
Practical skills that make everyday life easier — at home, at school and at play.
Sensory Profiles
Understanding how your child processes touch, movement, sound and more.
Fine Motor Skills
Building hand strength and control for writing, cutting and self-care.
Gross Motor Skills
Developing balance, coordination and body awareness for play and sport.
Self-Care Skills
Greater independence in dressing, feeding and daily routines.
What to Expect
Sensory & Motor Assessment
We assess your child’s sensory profile, motor skills and daily-living abilities.
Personalised Goals
Together we set practical goals — regulation, motor skills or self-care independence.
Therapy & Home Strategies
Play-based sessions plus sensory-friendly strategies for home and school.
Why Choose Bloom
Bloom is Dubai’s first IBCCES-Certified Autism Center. Our occupational therapists are specially trained in autism and sensory needs and collaborate closely with our speech and ABA teams, so your child’s support is joined-up and consistent.
IBCCES Certified
A recognised standard of excellence in autism care.
One Coordinated Team
OT, speech and ABA share goals around your child.
Sensory-Aware Spaces
Calm, considered environments designed for comfort.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an occupational therapist do for autistic children?
Occupational therapists (OTs) help children take part in the everyday “occupations” of childhood — playing, dressing, eating, writing and managing the sensory world around them. For autistic children, an OT often focuses on sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, and independence in daily routines.
What is sensory integration therapy?
Sensory integration is how the brain organises information from the senses — touch, movement, sound, sight and more. Many autistic children process this information differently, which can make everyday environments overwhelming or under-stimulating. Our OTs assess your child’s sensory profile and use purposeful, play-based activities and practical strategies to help them feel regulated and ready to learn.
My child struggles with handwriting and using cutlery. Can OT help?
Yes. These are fine motor and motor-planning skills that occupational therapy directly supports. Through playful, graded activities, OTs build the strength, coordination and control your child needs for tasks like holding a pencil, using cutlery, doing up buttons and managing classroom tools.
Will you give us strategies to use at home and school?
Always. The most powerful changes happen in real life, not just in the therapy room. Our OTs share practical, sensory-friendly strategies for home and liaise with your child’s school so the same supports follow them into the classroom.
How does OT fit with ABA and speech therapy?
At Bloom, our therapists work as one coordinated team. When a child receives OT alongside ABA or speech therapy, the clinicians share goals and strategies so everyone is pulling in the same direction — which makes progress faster and more consistent.
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Support Your Child’s Independence
Book a free consultation and our occupational therapy team will help you find the right starting point for your child.