Ms. Dalia Al Zyoud is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist at KidsHeart (The Heart Medical Center), Al Ain, with more than 10 years of professional experience in pediatric rehabilitation and therapy. She specializes in helping children with developmental disabilities, sensory integration difficulties, autism spectrum disorders, and physical or cognitive challenges to achieve greater independence in daily living and learning activities.
With extensive experience across leading therapy centers, humanitarian services, and schools in Jordan and the UAE, Dalia designs personalized rehabilitation programs tailored to each child’s unique needs. She is licensed by both the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Department of Health (DOH) UAE, ensuring evidence-based, high-quality care. Her patient-centered approach empowers children to reach their developmental milestones while guiding families and caregivers to provide continuous support at home.
Areas of Expertise
- Pediatric Occupational Therapy
- Developmental Disabilities Rehabilitation
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Sensory Integration Therapy
- Fine & Gross Motor Skill Development
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Support
- Family & Caregiver Training
- School & Home Environment Adaptations
Professional Experience
- Occupational Therapist – Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (Al-Wafa’a School) Sep 2019 – Present
- Occupational Therapist – Hashemite Society for Social Development, Jordan Feb 2017 – Jan 2019
- Occupational Therapist – Concept Plus Centre, Jordan Aug 2016 – Feb 2017
- Occupational Therapist – Jordanian Academy for Autism, Jordan May 2015 – Dec 2015
- Occupational Therapist – Al-Ata’a Comprehensive Center, Jordan Jun 2014 – May 2015
Education
Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy – The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan (2010 – 2014)
Certifications & Training
- Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy
- Certificate in Sensory Integration
- Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
- Differentiation in Reading & Writing
- Training in Measurement, Evaluation & Programming for Children
- External Examiner for Physiotherapy Students Clinical Examination
Why Choose Dalia Al Zyoud at KidsHeart
- Over 10 years of specialized experience in pediatric occupational therapy
- Licensed by MOH & DOH UAE, ensuring trusted clinical expertise
- Skilled in sensory integration, autism therapy, and developmental rehabilitation
- Strong collaboration with parents, caregivers, and schools for holistic care
- Dedicated to empowering children to achieve independence in daily living
Languages
- Arabic – Native
- English – Professional Proficiency