About the Founder

I am Bonnie Sheeran, the Founder of Small Oaks Therapy.   photo of me

I graduated from Brunel University with a BSc in Occupational Therapy in 2001. I worked for 16 years within the NHS, providing specialised assessments and therapy in paediatrics in a variety of settings. I have extensive experience working within mainstream schools, nurseries, and families homes. I enjoyed my time setting up an OT service in a Special Needs preschool prior to leaving  the NHS.

I have expertise working with children with Developmental Coordination Disorder/ DCD (dyspraxia), Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, Learning Difficulties and children with general handwriting difficulties/coordination problems.

Latest Training :-  

  • Handwriting without Tears®  

  • SI Network - Is it sensory or is it behavior ?  

  • SI Network - Feeding Difficulties and Sensory Issues

  • Vital Links - Quickshifts 

  • Rhythmic Movement Training - level 1, 2,and 3
  • Rhythmic Movement Training - School Readiness
  • Rhythmic Movement Training - Face the Fear 

 I am a member of:-

  • College of Occupational Therapy

  • HCPC registered

  • National Autistic Society

  • Dyspraxia Foundation

  • Children, Young People and Families (CYPF) Specialist Section for Occupational Therapists

 

I am fully DRB checked (disclosure and barring service) and fully insured.