Ms. Dana Ali Qasem is an Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from the University of Jordan and more than a decade of professional experience. Her career includes occupational therapy roles in Abu Dhabi and Jordan, with experience supporting children in developing everyday living skills, physical performance, classroom participation, positive behaviors, and social skills. Her CV also identifies experience and skills related to sensory integration, developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorder, early intervention, cognitive disorders, communication skills, and assistive technology.
Ms. Dana Ali Qasem provides occupational therapy services at the Abu Dhabi branch of KidsHeart Medical Center, with a practical, child-focused approach that involves assessing each child’s abilities, developing individualized treatment plans, and working with families and teachers to support progress across everyday environments. Her documented experience includes helping children develop greater independence in activities such as dressing, brushing their teeth, self-feeding, play, and other daily living skills.
Areas of Expertise
- Pediatric occupational therapy
- Child skills assessment
- Activities of daily living
- Sensory integration
- Developmental disorders
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Early intervention
- Cognitive disorders
- Assistive technology
- Behavioral and social skills
- Classroom engagement
- Communication skills
- Individualized treatment planning
- Home program development
- Caregiver and family training
- Collaboration with parents and teachers
- Training in the use of special equipment
The CV describes her role as evaluating children’s skills related to activities, everyday living tasks, and physical performance, followed by developing and implementing treatment plans.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
University of Jordan
2008–2012
Graduated with a Good Average
Professional License
- DHA License
Courses & Training
- Sensory Integration — 12 hours
Arab Union for Human Resource Development
August–September 2014 - Massage Course — 8 hours
Students Union, University of Jordan
June 2011
Professional Experience
- Royal Health Group — Abu Dhabi
Occupational Therapist | 2023-2026 - Canadian Care Medical Centre
Occupational Therapist | 2022–2023 - Morad Al-Amal Center for Special Education
Occupational Therapist | 2017–2022 - Al-Hajj Center for Special Education
Occupational Therapist | 2013–2015 - Al-Oon Center for Special Education
Occupational Therapist | 2013
Documented Clinical Responsibilities
Across her occupational therapy experience, Ms. Dana’s CV identifies responsibilities including:
- Interviewing patients and their families as part of assessment.
- Evaluating children’s skills in everyday activities, daily living tasks, and physical performance.
- Developing and implementing treatment plans.
- Supporting children in becoming more independent in daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, brushing teeth, self-feeding, play, and tying shoelaces.
- Supporting positive behaviors and social skills, including management of frustration and anger.
- Improving children’s engagement within the classroom environment.
- Collaborating with teachers and parents to support individual children.
- Training patients and caregivers in the use of special equipment.
- Developing home programs.
- Training patients and families and following up on home programs.
Clinical Interests
Based on the skills and responsibilities documented in her CV, Ms. Dana Ali Qasem’s clinical interests include:
- Pediatric occupational therapy
- Sensory integration
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Developmental disorders
- Early intervention
- Cognitive disorders
- Activities of daily living
- Independence and self-care skills
- Behavioral and social skills
- Classroom participation
- Communication skills
- Assistive technology
- Home-based occupational therapy programs
- Parent and caregiver training
Languages Spoken
- Arabic — Mother Language
- English — Good
Why Choose Ms. Dana Ali Qasem?
- More than a decade of occupational therapy experience, with her CV documenting professional roles beginning in 2013.
- Extensive experience in special education settings, supporting children with a variety of developmental needs.
- Child-focused occupational therapy experience, including assessment of everyday living skills and physical performance.
- Focus on independence, helping children develop practical self-care and daily living abilities.
- Sensory integration training, supported by a documented 12-hour Sensory Integration course.
- Family and school collaboration, with experience working alongside parents and teachers to support each child’s needs.
- Home program experience, including developing programs and training families and caregivers to continue recommended activities at home.