Sidra Arshad

Specialties

• Sensory Processing disorders
• Sensory Integration therapy
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• ADHD & Developmental Delays
• Learning Disabilities
• Handwriting difficulties
• Social Skills Development
• School-Based Occupational Therapy
• Emotional Regulation & Behavioural Support

Languages

• English
• Hindi

Core Competencies

Pediatric Assessment & Intervention

Experienced in assessing children with developmental, sensory, motor, and functional challenges and developing individualized intervention plans that enhance participation in daily activities, school routines, play, and social engagement.

DIR/Floortime Approach

DIR Floortime 101 trained, enabling the use of relationship-based developmental approaches to support communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction in children, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder.

LEGO®-Based Therapy

Certified in LEGO®-Based Therapy, utilizing structured play-based interventions to enhance social communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and peer interaction skills in children.

Brain Gym® & Movement-Based Interventions

Trained in Brain Gym® 104, incorporating movement-based activities that support attention, learning readiness, coordination, and cognitive functioning.

Reflex Integration Through Play

Trained in reflex integration approaches that use play-based activities to support motor development, sensory processing, postural control, and functional participation in children.

Sensory Processing & Regulation

Experienced in identifying sensory processing challenges and implementing sensory-based therapeutic strategies to improve attention, emotional regulation, and engagement in daily activities.

School-Based Occupational Therapy

Experienced in collaborating with educators and multidisciplinary teams to design individualized intervention plans (IIPs), provide classroom accommodations, and support inclusive learning environments.

Social Skills & Group Therapy

Facilitates structured group therapy sessions to support social participation, peer interaction, communication skills, and cooperative play.

Research & Evidence-Based Practice

Actively involved in academic research focusing on behavioural health and technology use among adolescents and young adults. Research areas include Internet Gaming Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Social Networking Addiction, contributing to evidence-based understanding of behavioural and psychosocial challenges in youth populations.