Meet Roisin

Licensed Therapist

Róisín is a Senior Occupational Therapist who graduated from University College Cork with an Honours Degree. She has since specialised in paediatrics and aims to bring child and family centered therapy to her client base.

Róisín has experience working with a range of children and adolescents with varying needs:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Developmental Coordination Disorder/Dyspraxia
  • Sensory processing and modulation needs
  • Complex Trauma History
  • ADHD
  • Down Syndrome
  • Dyslexia
  • Learning difficulties
  • Paediatric Stroke

Along with her wide range of experience she has completed the following professional developmental courses:

  • DIR Floortime Modules; 101,201, 202 and 203
  • Postgraduate Sensory Integration Module 1& 2
  • Trauma Centre, Trauma Sensitive Yoga 
  • Power of Language, Trauma Informed Care
  • Children First
  • ADOS 2
  • Assistive Technology for Education
  • Lámh module 1
  • Baby Massage Instructor Course / IAIM
  • Primitive reflexes; Screening, compensation techniques and treatments
  • Sensational Babies: Meeting sensory needs in early intervention
  • Reiki 1 & 2
  • Astronaut Training
  • The Incredible Years: Basic parent group leader training workshop
  • Yoga and Mindfulness for children with special needs 

**Róisín is both CORU and AOTI registered**

Róisín believes ‘it takes a village to raise child’

She is passionate about being an effective piece of your child’s developmental jig-saw puzzle.

Assessments

Therapy

School Support

"Róisín has helped our child become so brave. She has worked hard to develop his
postural strength, coordination and balancing skills and he can now manage the
stairs. This was a tremendous help to quelling our nervousness".

(Parent of 5-year-old boy – Balancing vulnerabilities)

"Róisín has helped our family play and connect with our child."

(Parent of a 1-year-old boy – ASD & Significant Sensory Processing & Modulation needs)

“Róisín has observed pupils in our school and collaborated with teachers in developing programmes to meet their needs. She has provided friendly support for staff and is invaluable in assisting pupils’ progress.

(School Principal)

"Róisín has helped our child become so brave. She has worked hard to develop his postural strength, coordination and balancing skills and he can now manage the stairs. This was a tremendous help to quelling our nervousness"

(Parent of 5-year-old boy – Balancing vulnerabilities)

"Róisín has been a huge support on the journey of our child receiving a diagnosis and in helping us feel empowered as parents."

(Parents of a 2-year-old – ASD)

"Róisín has provided simple but effective strategies to support many children in our school through school visits and workshops"

(Resource teacher)

"I cannot recommend Róisín enough. She has such a fun-loving nature, my daughter loves attending sessions with her"

(Parent of a 8-year-old girl – DCD)

"I have really enjoyed attending sessions with Róisín as she is very easy to talk to. She has helped me in so many ways, with study and organisational skills but most importantly managing my stress."

(Male adolescent- 16 years old – DCD)

“Róisín has a beautiful kind nature when working with children and their families. She is also a wealth of knowledge and is eager to support parents. I highly recommend attending her clinic”.

(Professional colleague)

“My son says "Róisín is the best Brain Doctor ever" - she has helped us understand our child and has empowered him to self-regulate”.

(Parent of a 9 year old – ASD)

“I am so grateful to have met Róisín she has been an amazing cheerleader to have in our corner”.

(Parent of a 12 year old – DCD)

Contact Us

Ask a question or book an appointment below.

(085) 1860215

The Hummingbird Clinic, Knockanourra, Carrahan, Tulla, Co. Clare V95 FYT5

info.hummingbirdclinic@gmail.com