Michaela Coetzee Email & Phone Number

I am an Occupational Therapist working in KwaZulu-Natal at Queen Nandi Regional Hospital. I am currently working with children aged 0-12 years old. I am interested in Paediatrics, Mental Health and Social Justice. I am passionate about seeing children with disabilities and chronic illnesses live as joyfully, independently and playful as possible.

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  Community Service Occupational Therapist

  Queen Nandi Regional Hospital

  Jan 2019 - Present - South Africa

  Scope: Rehabilitation for paediatric patients ranging from newborn to 12 years.Diagnoses seen: Cerebral Palsy (CP), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning Difficulties, Developmental Delays, Severe -Moderate Malnourishment, Dysmorphism, Neurological conditions (neonatal encephalopathy, hydrocephaly, neurodevelopmental delay, spina bifida), Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Bipolar Mood Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Conduct Disorder. Services rendered: o Sensory regulation.o Sensory Stimulation. o Cortical visual impairment (CVI) rehabilitation.o Wheelchair/buggy assessment, issuing and training.o Caregiver support, education and counseling.o School assessment, referrals and report writing.o Splint fabrication, issuing and management.o Play Therapy & Child Mental Health.o Weekly neonatal screening.