Mr. Anas Younis Yousef Erjan is an Occupational Therapist with 19 years of experience, with a clinical background spanning pediatric and neurological rehabilitation, school-based rehabilitation, mental health rehabilitation, splinting and modifications, and community-based rehabilitation. His career also includes significant leadership experience, including roles as an Occupational Therapy Lead, Head of Department, and Clinical Services Manager.
Mr. Anas provides occupational therapy services at the Abu Dhabi branch of KidsHeart Medical Center, bringing extensive experience in helping children improve functional abilities, independence, participation, and everyday living skills. His pediatric rehabilitation experience includes working with children presenting with developmental delay, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, ADD, learning disabilities, head injuries, and other physical and developmental needs.
Areas of Expertise
- Pediatric occupational therapy
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Early intervention
- Sensory integration
- School-based rehabilitation
- Cognitive rehabilitation
- Functional rehabilitation
- Activities of daily living and independence
- Autism spectrum disorder rehabilitation
- ADHD and ADD support
- Developmental delay rehabilitation
- Cerebral palsy rehabilitation
- Learning disabilities
- Splinting
- Environmental modifications
- Assistive devices
- Community-based rehabilitation
- Outreach rehabilitation
- Mental health rehabilitation
- Individualized rehabilitation planning
His CV specifically identifies pediatrics and neurology, school-setting rehabilitation, psychiatric experience, splinting and modifications, education, and community-based rehabilitation among his areas of specialty.
Qualifications
Education
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Healthcare Management
Swiss Business School
2022 - Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Bethlehem University
Bethlehem, Palestine
Graduated: 8 June 2007
Professional Licensure & Certifications
- DOH / HAAD Occupational Therapy License — GT23085
CV lists validity through 15 May 2027 - Saudi Health Commission License — Occupational Therapist
- Valid BLS Certificate
- UAE Ministry of Education equivalency for educational documents
Professional Training & Participation
- TEACCH Course — 15-hour training course, 2014
- Behavioral Modification Course — 15-hour training course, 2015
- Evidence-Based Research — King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University, 2015
- Seminar on New Trends in the Management of Cerebral Palsy — 2007
- Participation in International Pediatric Rehabilitation Week in Saudi Arabia
His earlier clinical training also included rehabilitation exposure in cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, CVA, head injury, and psychiatric settings.
Professional Experience
Mr. Anas has 19 years of occupational therapy experience across hospitals, rehabilitation centers, pediatric services, mental health services, and leadership positions. His CV reports experience across eight hospitals and centers.
Sage Clinic
Head of Department — Addiction & Mental Health Rehabilitation
- Supports individuals with mental health conditions in engaging in meaningful activities that promote recovery and quality of life.
- Develops individualized treatment plans targeting daily activities such as self-care, work, and leisure.
- Develops and evaluates rehabilitation therapy services and programs.
- Facilitates departmental policies and procedures.
- Oversees and coordinates rehabilitation programs and services.
Alkalama Holding Mental Health Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapy Lead — Adult & Pediatric Services
- Worked with adult and pediatric populations.
- Supported individuals with mental health conditions in engaging in meaningful activities.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to improve independence in self-care, work, leisure, and other daily activities.
Royal Health Group
Clinical Services Manager
- Developed and evaluated rehabilitation therapy services and programs.
- Supported departmental policies and procedures.
- Oversaw and coordinated rehabilitation programs and services to support effective care delivery.
Maudsley Health Abu Dhabi
Occupational Therapy Lead — Adult & Pediatric Services
- Worked with adult and pediatric populations.
- Supported patients with mental health conditions through meaningful activities designed to promote recovery and quality of life.
- Developed individualized plans to improve performance in self-care, work, leisure, and everyday activities.
Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital / Capital Health — Abu Dhabi
Occupational Therapy Team Lead
Worked across:
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Pediatrics
- Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
- Fracture rehabilitation
Nation Hospital — Abu Dhabi
Head of Occupational Therapy Department
His responsibilities included inpatient rehabilitation for patients with:
- CVA
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Spinal cord injury
- Orthopedic conditions
Clinical Interests
Based on his documented professional experience and areas of specialty, Mr. Anas’s clinical interests include:
- Pediatric occupational therapy
- Early intervention
- Autism spectrum disorder
- ADHD and ADD
- Global developmental delay
- Cerebral palsy
- Learning disabilities
- Sensory integration
- School-based rehabilitation
- Cognitive rehabilitation
- Functional rehabilitation
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation
- Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
- Activities of daily living and independence
- Assistive devices
- Environmental modifications
- Splinting
- Community-based rehabilitation
- Mental health rehabilitation
Languages Spoken
- Arabic — Mother Language
- English — Very Good (Reading, Writing and Speaking)
Why Choose Mr. Anas Erjan?
- 19 years of occupational therapy experience across pediatric, neurological, physical, and mental health rehabilitation.
- Extensive pediatric rehabilitation background, including experience with developmental delay, cerebral palsy, autism, ADHD, ADD, and learning disabilities.
- Leadership experience as an Occupational Therapy Lead, Head of Department, and Clinical Services Manager.
- Experience in early intervention and sensory integration, including work within pediatric and special education settings.
- School-based rehabilitation experience, including supporting the integration of children with disabilities into educational environments.
- Broad functional rehabilitation expertise, including independence training, assistive devices, environmental modifications, and splinting.
- DOH-licensed occupational therapist, with the CV listing license GT23085 as valid through May 2027.