Occupational Therapy Done Differently
We created CFDC to deliver therapy that is evidence-based, developmentally informed, and meaningful for the child and family.
We Believe
Children thrive when therapy is engaging, relational, and purposeful.
Development is not linear
Every child’s journey is unique. We meet children where they are, not where we expect them to be.
Behaviour is communication
We look beneath the surface to understand what a child is trying to tell us through their actions.
Regulation is the foundation
Children thrive when therapy is engaging, relational, and purposeful.
The CFDC Foundations Framework
Our work is guided by the CFDC Foundations of Development. A structured approach that ensures therapy targets the underlying systems that support regulation, engagement, and skill development.
Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI)
The gold standard in sensory processing intervention, addressing how the nervous system receives and organises sensory information.
DIR® Floortime
Functional, Goal-Directed Intervention
Raquel Baptista
Founder & Clinical Director
Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Cert. ASI®, MOT, BHealthSci (Hons I)
Raquel leads the clinical direction of CFDC and developed the CFDC Foundations of Development Framework. Her work focuses on sensory integration, neurodevelopment, and complex presentations.
Mariam El Azzi
Senior Occupational Therapist & Clinical Lead
BOccThy
Mariam leads clinical practice across the team, with a focus on early intervention and paediatric feeding. She supports children and families with complex needs and ensures therapy is practical and meaningful.
Vivianna Jneid
Occupational Therapist
BOccThy
Vivianna provides strengths-based, play-focused therapy, supporting emotional regulation, social participation, and functional skill development.
Natasha Hartley
Therapy Assistant
BScPsych
Natasha delivers structured therapy programs under Occupational Therapist supervision, supporting consistency and skill development.
Isabelle Mourani
Therapy Assistant
Isabelle supports children through play-based and goal-directed intervention to build confidence and independence.
