Angelique Carreira Occupational Therapy

14/01/2026

I haven’t posted here in a long time — not because OT stopped being important to me, but because I was busy becoming the therapist I needed time to grow into. The shift into mental health OT has challenged me, humbled me, and reminded me why I chose this profession in the first place. I’m hoping to show up more authentically here — imperfect, reflective, and still learning. If you’ve ever taken a pause to realign, this is your reminder that it’s okay 💭

19/02/2025

Something exciting is brewing!

These workshops make therapy more accessible, allowing you to explore the possibilities of occupational therapy in a fun, interactive and safe space.

09/08/2023

02/07/2023

We have introduced some new items to our catalogue! 😀

Contact us to place your order and see what else is available :)

31/05/2023

So excited about having completed the intro to DIR Floortime course, and so ready to apply what was learned to our therapy!

So, what is DIR?

The objectives of the DIR® Model are to build healthy foundations for social, emotional, and intellectual capacities rather than focusing exclusively on skills and isolated behaviors.

The “D” describes development from the perspective of the individual, where they are and where they are headed. Understanding the unique developmental process means allowing space for each person to be respected and guided in their own personal developmental journey.

The "I" describes the unique ways each person takes in, regulates, responds to, and comprehends the world around them.

The “R” describes how relationships fuel our development. Humans are social beings and relationships are a key to our development. DIR harnesses the key affective (emotional) aspect of these relationships to promote development.

Understanding DIR can help us promote healthy development in everyone, but it is especially powerful in helping children on the autism spectrum or with other developmental or emotional challenges.

14/05/2023

Happy Mother's Day to all of the Supermoms out there. Every last one🌟💜 To the moms who are with us, and those who aren't. To those whose heart's desire is to be a mama.

We see you and we🥰 love you!

01/05/2023

OT Motivation Monday ❤️

Sometimes, we just need to have the courage to take the first step - getting some help to make a door 💜

29/04/2023

Occupational therapists walk alongside ordinary people to help them solve real-world problems, in the context of their day-to-day life. - Rhiannon Crispe

29/04/2023

X is for EXECUTIVE FUNCTION

This refers to a set of skills that underlie our ability to plan ahead, meet goals, follow instructions and display self control.

Y is for YOU

Your therapist is on YOUR side. We work to ensure the best possible result for our clients, meaning you are part of our intervention planning process at every step.

Z is for zZz's

Did you know that a lack of sleep can cause increased anxiety, decreased coordination and a shortened attention span?

24/04/2023

V is for VISUAL-MOTOR INTEGRATION
It involves the combination of visual perception and motor coordination i.e. eye hand coordination. Difficulty with visual motor skills can result in inaccurate reaching, pointing and grasping of objects, as well as difficulty with copying, drawing, tracing and cutting

W is for WERNICKE'S APHASIA
Wernicke aphasia is characterized by impaired language comprehension. Despite this impaired comprehension, speech may have a normal rate, rhythm, and grammar. The most common cause of Wernicke's aphasia is through a stroke.