Qualifications

• BSc (OT)
• MSc (OT)
• PhD, UCT

Introduction 

My area of practice and scholarship is predominantly in Child Learning Development and Play (CLDP). My research interests are in educational systems for autistic children. I am passionate about addressing barriers to accessible and appropriate services for autistic children.  My PhD explored integrated service delivery for children with Autism in the Western Cape. I performed a comprehensive database search of all autistic children in the education system and was the first to show numbers of children with autism in any system in South Africa. The study highlighted the need for inclusive education opportunities for autistic children and provided recommendations for service and systems improvements. I supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate research concerned with child development and autism.  

Current Projects

• Autism knowledge and awareness in Sub-Saharan Africa

• The role of Community Health Workers in supporting early detection and referral of children with Autism

• Culturally and contextually relevant OT evaluation for children

• Educator and support staff role in autism education

Publications 

ORCID ID: 0000-0003-3232-2023