Anlika Maré
Anlika Maré, B Occ Ther (SMU), owner and founder of Little Lamb Occupational Therapy. Anlika has a special interest in children on the spectrum, children with physical disabilities and children who has difficulty with anxiety and low self-confidence.
Anlika has loved working with young children since she was in preschool herself, where she would help tend to the babies while she herself was still below the age of 5. Anlika loves not only working with the children but also connecting with the parents/caregivers and build lasting relationships with schools, doctors, psychologists etc.
Anlika is three quarters through her sensory integration training and finished an American course in "Turn Autism Around". She also did courses on how to identify and work with children who has been abused. Anlika is fully certified in the OPTIMA school readiness test which is used to determine if children are intellectually as well as emotionally ready for Grade one.
Anlika's dream is to be able to help create a safe and trusting environment for all children and parents and help 100's more children through Little Lamb Occupational Therapy.
HPCSA Accredited Courses
- Turn Autism Around (Intermediate and Advanced)
- Ayres Sensory Integration (SASIC 3)
- Play Therapy as a means of Emotional Wellbeing (Advanced)
- Makaton (Level 1)
-ADHD Superpowers
Wendy Mason
Wendy Mason, graduated from the University of the Western Cape where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy . Thereafter, completed her community service from Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital in Pretoria, Gauteng. Currently, she is full-time employed at Little Lambs Occupational Therapy.
Throughout her fieldwork training and community service she gained a broad perspective of experience within Occupational Therapy with clients of all ages and specifically within the various domains. These included physical Rehabilitation (Neurology cases of Cerebral Palsy, traumatic brain injury and hydrocephalus), as well as various psychiatric and school based cases (I.e., autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit and hyperactive disorders as well as various developmental delays).
Wendy is a creative and enthusiastic therapist with a passion for working with children of all ages since young from babysitting, community youth involvement mentorship programs. She excels at making connections with kids to form bonds beneficial for Therapy as well as making personalised programs to assist them to participate in meaningful and enriching occupations to the best of their ability.
Wendy is always looking for opportunities to gain experience in Paediatric Occupational Therapy to further develop her professional skills with a special interest and passion for children with autism from a multidisciplinary approach. Wendy is eager to explore and share in the world of Occupational Therapy with you and your children further here at Little Lamb Occupational Therapy!
HPCSA Accredited Courses
- LEGO and the importance of learning through play for the visually impaired
- Primitive Reflexes and Ocular Integration
- Feet, Vestibular System and Ocular Stability
- Assessments that occupational therapists can use with children who have cortical or cerebral visual impairments
- Autism : Seeing through new eyes
Dana Marillier
Dàna obtained a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Cape Town, thereafter completing her community service year at a District Hospitalin Eastern Cape.
Dàna has worked with children from various walks of life, on various functional and independence levels, of whom have lived with various learning difficulties,
perceptual difficulties, physical, neurological, and cognitive disabilities. Some of these include Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Dyslexia, Down Syndrome, Foetal Alcohol Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, traumatic brain injuries and Epilepsy.
Dàna has a passion for working with people and has a deep love for empowering and
enabling the young generation to fulfil their full potential, despite the many challenges that
life may present. Dàna is currently halfway through her Sensory Integration Training and
aims to continually better her knowledge and understanding of treatments that could benefit
her clients progress.
Dàna is excited to embark on her journey with all families who have selected Little Lamb OT to work with their child. She also looks forward to providing therapy services that allow her clients to grow and prosper in their developmental journeys and accomplish all their desired goals.
HPCSA Accredited Courses
- Ayres Sensory Integration (SASIC 2)
- Cerebral Palsy in the Community
- Interventions for preventing and treating Cerebral Palsy
- Learning to read. What we know and what we need to understand better
- Hand Preference, performance abilities and hand selection in children
Jancke Blume
Jancke obtained a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of the Western Cape. Thereafter, she completed her community service year in Howick, KZN, at Umgeni Specialised Psychiatric Hospital. She is currently a full-time employee at Little Lamb zoccupational Therapy.
Throughout her clinical fieldwork and community service year, she has had the
opportunity to work with various children with different disabilities and degrees of functioning. From children with severe cerebral palsy and intellectual disability to those who need assistance with scholastic tasks. There is nothing more fulfilling to her than helping a child achieve their full potential!
Jancke is an outgoing, compassionate, and dedicated individual who always strives to provide high-quality therapeutic care. Her passion for helping others, coupled with her willingness to improve her skills and expand her knowledge through courses, research, and webinars, has enabled her to consistently improve patient outcomes.
Jancke excels in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and educating patients, teachers, and families on therapeutic techniques. This enables her to view children more holistically to ensure that therapy intervention is client-centred and that it
actively contributes to enhancing the well-being of all children. By building strong relationships and providing practical strategies, she strives to create a positive and empowering environment where children can thrive both at home and in school.
Since she was young, she has always had a passion for working with children. From babysitting and au pairing to eventually working with children with special needs, she
has gained valuable experience in understanding the unique needs of each child. These experiences have not only strengthened her ability to adapt to the different needs of each child, but have also deepened her love for working with children and her understanding of the crucial role that Occupational Therapists play in their
development. Her journey has taught her the importance of building trust, using creative ways to engage children in therapy, and celebrating every small milestone along the way, which continues to fuel her dedication to making a positive impact in the life of every child she crosses paths with.
Her dedication and passion for making a meaningful difference in each child’s life is what sets her apart, and she values working with the Little Lamb Occupational Therapy family.
HPCSA Accredited Courses
-Townhill: Understanding the mental health crisis within the South African context for children and teenagers between the ages of 8 and 18
-The impact on ethical clinical practice in South Africa today
-HPCSA on keeping the records
- 4 years of POPI Act
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Anlika Maré, B Occ Ther (SMU)
