About Us
To bring joy and create meaningful change in the lives of children, adults, and families.
Through delivering evidence-based occupational therapy that builds safety, strengthens relationships, and equips families and communities with the skills to thrive.
What is Occupational Therapy?
Paediatric occupational therapy is a child-focused health profession that uses evidence from neuroscience to understand how the developing brain and nervous system support sensory, motor, cognitive and emotional skills, and applies that knowledge to enable meaningful occupations—everyday activities such as play, self‑care, school tasks and social participation. Through assessment and targeted interventions that promote engagement (active, motivated participation in activities) and build capacity, OT therapists support children to acquire skills, adapt tasks and modify environments so they can achieve functional independence—performing age‑appropriate occupations safely and with confidence across home, school and community settings. The Person–Environment–Task model conceptualizes occupational performance as the dynamic interaction between an individual's intrinsic capacities (physical, cognitive, emotional, developmental), the external environment (physical, social, cultural, temporal, institutional), and the specific tasks or occupations they undertake (requirements, complexity, meaning). Optimal function arises when these elements align; assessment therefore focuses on identifying mismatches—person-task, person-environment, or task-environment—that limit participation. Interventions are targeted accordingly: addressing person factors through skill development or compensatory strategies, modifying environments (physical adaptations, routines, social supports), or adapting and grading tasks to match ability and context. Client-centred goal-setting prioritizes the weakest link in the fit and uses occupation-based, measurable outcomes to guide therapy and improve independence and participation.
Backed by Credentials and Licenses You Can Trust
Urvi Kamdar is the esteemed Clinical Director of Therapaeds Limited and a highly dedicated Paediatric Occupational Therapist with over 14 years of comprehensive experience supporting children's developmental and sensory needs. As a DIR Floortime Expert and Training Leader, an Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner (SI 610), certified in Neurodevelopmental Therapy, and a STAR-certified therapist, Urvi is committed to delivering holistic, evidence-based care. She is also trained in trauma-informed practice, emphasizing the importance of safety, trust, and relational strength within her therapeutic relationships.
Urvi obtained her advanced training in Sensory Integration from the prestigious University of Southern California (USC), under the mentorship of Dr. Erna Blanche. This intensive program equipped her with cutting-edge skills to effectively support children with neurodiversity, including ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and other sensory processing differences.
Her expertise further deepened through rigorous training in Neurodevelopmental Therapy also known as Bobath therapy with the Neuro-developmental Treatment Association (NTDA) in the USA, enhancing her understanding of motor differences seen in conditions such as cerebral palsy, Rett’s syndrome and various neuromotor conditions. Additionally, Urvi has undergone advanced Level 1 and 2 sensory integration training at the acclaimed STAR Center in Denver, further strengthening her clinical approach in sensory integration practice.
Dedicated to a holistic view of child development, Urvi undertook DIR Floortime training with the International Council on Development and Learning ICDL (USA). Her expertise and leadership earned her the rare distinction of being the only Occupational Therapist in Hong Kong to serve as a DIR Floortime Training Leader, advocating for relational and emotional growth through playful, relationship-based interventions.
As a trauma-informed practitioner, Urvi emphasizes creating a safe and trusting environment, fostering meaningful therapeutic alliances that support emotional regulation and resilience. Her approach seamlessly integrates cutting-edge, research-supported techniques with a strong focus on the whole child, family-centered care, and social-emotional development.
Her additional specialized training includes Handwriting Without Tears, Therapeutic Listening, and the Safe and Sound Protocol, among other evidence-based programs, ensuring her interventions are comprehensive and tailored to each child's unique profile.
A passionate advocate for neurodiversity, Urvi is committed to empowering children and families both through her clinical practice and broader community engagement. She teaches internationally, provides clinical supervision to fellow therapists, and offers parent workshops and professional development courses to educators and is a speaker at conferences. She also contributes actively as a member of the advisory committee for a respected non-profit organization in Hong Kong.
Outside her professional pursuits, Urvi is a proud mother of two wonderful girls. She finds joy in spending time outdoors, traveling, and cooking; embracing life’s vibrant moments with her family.
Find Your Place Here
Join our passionate pediatric occupational therapy team and help transform children's lives through compassionate evidence‑based, neuroscience driven care while engaging in family partnership, and joyful progress.
