Amelia Regino | Occupational Therapist in Abu Dhabi

Occupational Therapist

Professional Summary

Amelia Regino is a licensed Occupational Therapist with over 19 years of experience, specializing in sensory integration and neurodiversity-focused interventions. She is passionate about empowering families to become advocates for their children while helping each child thrive by embracing their unique strengths. Amelia provides compassionate, relationship-based care that supports both children and their caregivers in meaningful, practical ways.


Areas of Expertise

Conditions Treated:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

  • Sensory Processing Disorder

  • Learning Difficulties

  • Intellectual Disabilities

  • Emotional Dysregulation

  • Feeding Difficulties

  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Approach & Techniques:

  • Sensory Integration Therapy

  • Relationship-Based Intervention

  • Family and Caregiver Coaching

  • Reflex Integration (INPP Method – 3 Modules Completed)

  • Functional and Developmental Support

Client Focus:

  • Children and Adolescents

  • Coaching for Parents and Adult Caregivers


Education & Credentials

  • Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy – Philippine College of Health and Sciences

  • DOH License – GT32623

  • SIPT Certification – #2754

  • Advanced Mentored Clinician in Sensory Processing Disorder (Level 1)

  • Advanced Mentored Clinician in Sensory Integration

  • ADOS-2 Certified


Professional Experience

  • Occupational Therapist – Psychiatry Unit, JCIA-accredited Tertiary Hospital, Philippines

  • Therapist in Private Clinical Settings and Schools for People of Determination

  • Head of Occupational Therapy Department & Clinical Governance – Private Clinical Center, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)


Therapeutic Philosophy

Amelia believes in a family-centered, neurodiversity-affirming approach to occupational therapy. She uses relationships as a foundation for building trust and guiding children toward meaningful development. Her philosophy is rooted in the idea that intervention is a journey, not a quick fix—progress is made through understanding, consistency, and collaboration with caregivers. Seeing children grow, and families gain clarity and acceptance, is at the heart of her passion for the profession.


Languages Spoken

  • English

  • Tagalog