Dana Al-Awar is an Occupational Therapist specializing in pediatric patients from preschool to adolescence. She has extensive experience working with children with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Down syndrome, developmental delays, and learning difficulties. Dana supports children across multiple domains, including fine and gross motor skills, visual-motor integration, visual perception, sensory processing, academic-related performance, and overall participation in daily life.
Guided by a child-centered, strengths-based, and collaborative approach, Dana believes every child has the potential to grow and thrive when given the right support. She integrates evidence-based interventions with play and meaningful activities to create engaging, motivating, and supportive therapy experiences that promote confidence and independence.
Certifications & Training
· DIR® Floortime (ICDL)
· The Zones of Regulation Comprehensive Training with Leah Kuypers (2023)
· Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy Workshop — JSOT (2023)
· Blending Intervention Approaches in Children with Disabilities (SI & NDT) (2022)
· Sensory Integration Theory and Assessments, 18 hours — KTTCC (2022)
· Introduction to DIR and DIRFloortime — ICDL (2022)
· Activity Analysis and Observations — ISDN
· Beyond the ABCs: Building School Readiness from the Inside Out (2025)
Education· B.A. in Occupational Therapy, Hashemite University (2022)
