Maria Assis

Experience

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  Karelia University of Applied Sciences

  Jan 2006 - Mar 2006

  Erasmus Internship

  *Central Hospital of Joensuu - Physical Rehabilitation service;*Support center for children with learning problems and mental disabilities;*technical aids centre;*Mental health centre for children and young peoples.____Final grade: 19

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  Hospital da Luz

  Oct 2007 - May 2019

  Occupational Therapist

  Development of activities in the area of Occupational Therapy and hand therapist in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, with adults with neurological, orthopedic and rheumatological pathologies.With the following responsibilities and competencies:- Training and adaptation of activities of daily living- Advice on technical aids and adaptations to the environment- Neurocognitive Rehabilitation- Support for continued and palliative care- Motor, sensory and functional re-education of the upper limb- Confection of orthoses Show less

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  Clínica Espaço Vida

  Dec 2011 - Aug 2015

  Occupational Therapist

  Rehabilitation of children and adults with occupational performance changes in their daily occupations, namely: - functional, motor and sensory rehabilitation of the upper limbs of adults and children. - neurological rehabilitation of adults and children. - intervention in changes in the child's global development, changes in behavior and social interaction.

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  Centro de Educação Terapeutica do Restelo

  Oct 2014 - Oct 2015

  Paediatric Occupational Therapist

  Individualized Occupational Therapy sessions to children and young people identified as having Special Educational Needs and Multi-disabilities.Main activities and responsibilities: *Autonomy training in daily life activities *Stimulation and training of cognitive and sensorimotor skills *Sensory Stimulation

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  Projeto Eu consigo!

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Occupational Therapist

  Private Occupational Therapy care for the elderly at homeMain activities and responsibilities: *Continuing care for elderly people with degenerative diseasesand progressive, neurological or osteoarticular *Training and adaptation of activities of daily living *Neurological and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation

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  CITP - centro de intervenção técnico pedagógica

  Nov 2016 - May 2017

  Occupational Therapist

  Individual and group therapy sessions for children and young people identified as having Special Educational Needs and Multiple Disabilities. Main activities and responsibilities:*Autonomy training in activities of daily living*Stimulation and training of cognitive and sensorimotor skills*Sensory Integration*Relaxation and Sensory Stimulation

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  Fundação LIGA

  May 2019 - Oct 2020

  Occupational Therapist

  Individualized and group assistance to young people with varied pathologies in the area of ​​multi-disabilities, motor and intellectual disabilities, at the Occupational Activity Center (CAO). Main activities and responsibilities:ADL and IADL training Stimulation of cognitive, social and communication skills.Maintenance of sensorimotor skills in individualized support.Sensory Integration Intervention (ASI®) with young people with sensory processing disorders.Support for social inclusion in a real outdoor context.Coordination of the work of the auxiliary team in the room.Case manager of about 20 young people with multiple disabilities, supporting them in all aspects of CAO's daily life.Standardized assessment of quality of life standards and level of autonomy for all CAO customers Show less

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  MR - Terapias, Formação e Consultoria

  Sept 2021 - May 2024

  Paediatric occupational therapy services, family-centered practice and neuro-diversity affirming approach. Clinic and school seeting, working as a team, with families, teachers , speech therapists and psychologistsMain responsabilities: *Conduct thorough assessments and develop tailored treatment plans. *Deliver evidence-based therapy interventions- ASI® approach *Collaborate closely with families and caregivers *Standardized evaluation, written evaluation reports and planning intervention based on the child and family needs Show less

  • Paediatric Occupational Therapist

    Oct 2020 - May 2024

  • Lecturer

    Sept 2021 - Oct 2023
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  Health Service Executive

  Aug 2024 - now

  Senior Occupational Therapist

  Child Disability Network Team