Nicola Sage

Occupational Therapist

About Me

I am an Occupational Therapist. Since qualifying, I have worked within learning disabilities and autism for the NHS, within an SEN school and more recently Adult Social Care.

Having worked extensively in health and social care, I really enjoy meeting people in their own homes within the community. I feel it’s essential to establish a good working rapport, to make my clients and their families and carers feel at ease, often injecting humour into a conversation (when appropriate), as well as using my interpersonal skills, compassion and

empathy to understand individual circumstances and needs.

For Autism Services Dublin, I undertake Occupational Therapy assessments, to establish occupational needs and establish achievable goals. I provide Sensory Assessments, which involves me asking you and/or your family members some questions relating to your senses and how they impact upon your daily life. I also undertake Dyspraxia assessments, and these are more practical in nature, involving some physical activities. Our work together will often involve me visiting you at home and/or your place of work/education, to gain a holistic

picture of how you navigate through daily life in different environments. I will then produce a report with my recommendations, and, if necessary, can provide more intensive 1:1 support to help you reach your goals.

I think my friends and family would describe me as funny, kind, and caring, who is easy to talk to and a good listener.

I like spending free time with my partner, socialising with friends and walking. I also enjoy travelling, eating out and am currently learning Greek! I love dogs and hope to have one of my own one day.

I look forward to meeting and working with you!

"Be creative, find out what works for you and your neurodivergent child, ignore everyone who has no lived experience.” — Sarah Phelan