Eleni Kanitaki

Eleni Kanitaki

Student Intern (Pediatric Occupational Therapy)

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  • About me

    Occupational Therapist, OTR/L | AFHEA PhD Candidate, MSc, BSc Division of Occupational Therapy and Arts Therapies

  • Education

    • University of West Attica

      2014 - 2019
      Bachelor's degree Occupational Therapy/Therapist 8.27/ 10
    • Queen Margaret University

      2023 - 2026
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Occupational Therapy

      PhD in Occupational Therapy with specialization on the menstrual experiences of autistic people with learning disabilities.

    • University of York

      2022 - 2023
      Master's degree Developmental and Child Psychology Distinction, A

      MSc in Development, Disorders and Clinical Practice

  • Experience

    • University General Hospital of Heraklion "PAGNI"

      Apr 2018 - Jul 2018
      Student Intern (Pediatric Occupational Therapy)

      Implementing supervised occupational therapy interventions to children with neurodevelopmental disorders in 1:1 or in group sessions

    • Mental Health Center of Bironas of Eginition Hospital

      Jul 2018 - Oct 2018
      Student Intern (Occupational Therapy in Mental Health)

      Using therapeutic, goal-directed activities for assisting people with Mental Disorders engage more in activities of daily living

    • ASTRADE, Asociación para la atención de personas con trastorno del desarrollo de la Región de Murcia

      Sept 2019 - May 2020
      European Volunteer as a Support Worker

      Supporting a group of autistic young adults with learning disability in performing activities inside and outside of the Day Center

    • E.S.T.I.A. Occupational Therapy Center for Children and Adolescents

      Nov 2020 - Aug 2021
      Pediatric Occupational Therapist

      Delivering 1:1 occupational therapy services to children with neurodevelopmental disorders (such as Developmental Language Disorder, Autism, ADHD)

    • Ergotopi

      Jun 2021 - Sept 2022
      Pediatric Occupational Therapist

      Evaluating, outcome interpreting and implementing occupational therapy intervention to children with neurodevelopmental conditions (Autism, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Genetic Syndromes and other Unspecified conditions)

    • E.O.P.P.E.P. National Organization for Certification of Qualificatioms and Vocational Guidance

      Apr 2023 - Apr 2023
      Oral Examiner for the Certification of Occupational Therapy Assistants

      Oral examination for students for the professional training certification of the Institute of Vocational Training (I.E.K) specialty "Occupational Therapy Assistant"

    • Autism Initiatives

      Jan 2024 - Jul 2024
      Support Worker for Autistic People with Learning Disabilities

      Providing physical and emotional support to autistic people with learning disabilities to assist them in achieving their goals and living their lives to the fullest.

    • Queen Margaret University

      Feb 2024 - Feb 2024
      Visiting Lecturer

      Developing and executing asynchronous online teaching sessions on Neurodevelopmental Disorders and the Developmental Frame of Reference for the MSc in Occupational Therapy (Pre-Reg).

    • Community Integrated Care

      Jan 2025 - now
      Support Worker for Autistic People with Complex Support Needs
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Membership

      Panhellenic Association of Ergotherapists (Occupational Therapists)
      Feb 2020
    • Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)

      Advance HE
      Aug 2024
    • Menstrual Cycle Practitioner

      Centre of Excellence
      Oct 2025
    • Professional Membership

      The Health and Care Professions Council
      Nov 2023
    • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

      ERC European Resuscitation Council
      Jan 2016
  • Volunteer Experience

    • International Volunteer - Support Worker

      Issued by ASTRADE, Asociación para la atención de personas con trastorno del desarrollo de la Región de Murcia on Sept 2019
      ASTRADE, Asociación para la atención de personas con trastorno del desarrollo de la Región de MurciaAssociated with Eleni Kanitaki
    • Provider of Assistance in Food Sharing

      Issued by Individually - N/A Organization on Jul 2018
      Individually - N/A OrganizationAssociated with Eleni Kanitaki
    • Community Volunteer

      Issued by Positive Voice (Θετική Φωνή) on Nov 2015
      Positive Voice (Θετική Φωνή)Associated with Eleni Kanitaki
    • Entertrainer for children with disabilities

      Issued by Gefira Zois on Jan 2017
      Gefira ZoisAssociated with Eleni Kanitaki
    • Resquer Volunteer

      Issued by EPOMEA Aegaleo on Oct 2015
      EPOMEA AegaleoAssociated with Eleni Kanitaki
    • Entertainer Volunteer

      Issued by Individually- N/A Organization on Sept 2015
      Individually- N/A OrganizationAssociated with Eleni Kanitaki