Corlia is a paediatric occupational therapist from South Africa who loves helping children grow, learn, and gain confidence through play. She holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Stellenbosch University and has worked with children and families across hospitals, clinics, and school settings — including NICU and paediatric wards, outpatient therapy, and early learning environments.

Corlia has extensive experience supporting babies, toddlers, and young children through early intervention, individual therapy, and small group programs. She has also coordinated occupational therapy services within a children’s home, where she led early intervention groups, provided individual therapy, and supervised occupational therapy students and volunteers.

Corlia works with children with developmental delays, prematurity, sensory processing differences, ASD, ADHD, learning challenges, cerebral palsy, and a range of physical and genetic conditions. Her focus is on helping children build practical skills for everyday life — including self-care, play, and learning — so they can participate more confidently at home and school.

She is trained in Ayres Sensory Integration® and is committed to evidence-based care. Corlia believes in working closely with families, caregivers, and educators, and is passionate about supporting each child’s development in a way that feels safe, joyful, and meaningful.

Specialty Areas Include:

• Early Intervention (Neonates, Infants, Toddlers, Pre-school aged)

• Sensory Integration, Sensory Processing and Emotional Regulation

• Autism

• ADHD

• Developmental Delay

• Paediatric Hand Therapy

• Independence in Activities of Daily Living

Additional Training Includes:

• Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI®) Certification

• Exploring Infant Behaviour: Hammersmith Neonatal and Infant Neurological Examinations (HNNE & HINE) from birth to 2 years

• Calm Clinicians: Little Hands Paediatric Hand Therapy Course

• Neurodevelopmental Supportive Care of the Preterm Infant

• Physical Assessment of the Neonate

• Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Community

• Praxis: Practical Ideas and Strategies for Treatment

• Supporting the ADHD Child

• Cerebral Palsy in the Community

• Cerebral Palsy: What’s New and What Should We Be Doing

• Rehab Skills Lab: Basic Wheelchair Service Delivery Training

• Mobility: Posture Management in Children with Disabilities

• Building Brains: Introduction to Neuroanatomy

• Open Hand Therapy Initiative Workshops