About Me
Amruta Tamboli is a trained therapist with interests in Sensory Integration Therapy and play-based intervention for Children. She was a research assistant in standardizing a developmental tool to be used with community health workers in Pune, as a part of Ummeed Child Development Center, Mumbai. Amruta has work experience since 2007. She has previously worked with:t
- Sunshine Special School, Mumbai
- Chetana Rehabilitation Center, Thane
- JBCN Pan International School, Mumbai
- Lighthouse Therapy Center, Mumbai
- Child Guidance Center, Sahyadri Hospitals, Pune
- 1Specialplace
Professional Interests
Dr. Amruta’s focus encompasses Sensory Processing Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning difficulties, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. She incorporates elements of play and leisure activities into her interventions, recognizing their significance in fostering holistic well-being. She helps her clients to learn or relearn skills of self-care and thus improve functional independence.
In her practice, Amruta employs a holistic approach, integrating methods and frames of reference reflecting individual needs.
She is dedicated to enhancing parent education and fostering their confidence as caregivers. She firmly believes in a collaborative approach with her multi-professional team to ensure the delivery of optimal interventions.
Academic Qualifications and Certifications:
- Research assistant in standardizing Growth For Monitoring Child Development: a tool to be used with community health workers, from Ummeed Child Development Center,
- Introduction to Brain Gym: Head to Toes
- Play Therapy Level 1 certification,
- OT610 Course Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests Certification: University of Southern California, USA
- Basic Life Support’ organized by the Cardiopulmonary and Cerebral Resuscitation (CPCR) training center.
- Handwriting Intervention In Children – Why, When & How
- Neuro Rehabilitation in Movement Disorders
Membership Organisations:
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AIOTA: L- 3531/08 (Paid for renewal, awaiting certificate)
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051372: Academic Council of Occupational Therapy
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Maharashtra State Council for Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy: 2010/02/OT/000190 (Valid until 2025)
Workshops Conducting :
- Improving pre-writing skills in Children: Parent workshop, at 1SpecialPlace
- Learning Disabilities’ workshop for Teachers at St. Mathews School, 2016, Pune
- Therapeutic Intervention- Occupational Therapy’, 2015, LD conference, Morris Foundation, Pune