Saskia is a paediatric occupational therapist and a Director & Co-Founder of CHAMP. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Stellenbosch University and has specialised in Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI®) through the South African Institute of Sensory Integration (SAISI).

Additionally, Saskia has completed further training in wheelchair seating, is a qualified SOS-Feeding practitioner, and has undertaken Therapeutic Listening training. She is also qualified to conduct ADOS-2 assessments, enabling her to provide diagnostic services for children suspected to be Autistic. Alongside Autism diagnostics, she specialises in assessing and supporting dyspraxia using the latest gold-standard assessment, the Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration (EASI).

Passionate about advocating for children’s needs, Saskia has extensive experience with EHCP and Tribunal assessments. She collaborates closely with leading legal firms and local authority EHCP coordinators across London to support families through the process.

Saskia’s clinical experience spans primary healthcare, secondary schools, and specialised neurology hospitals, where she has worked with children with learning difficulties, developmental delays, autism, cerebral palsy, ADHD, and rare genetic conditions. Currently, she provides occupational therapy in mainstream and specialist schools, including Autism and SEN bases, as well as in CHAMP’s clinic in Wandsworth, London.

Believing in the power of play, Saskia tailors her therapy sessions to each child’s needs and interests, ensuring a comfortable and engaging process for growth. She emphasises hands-on therapeutic input and works closely with parents and schools to implement holistic therapy strategies. She also adopts a whole-school approach, frequently conducting whole-school workshops and trainings to embed occupational therapy recommendations into daily practice.

Outside of work, Saskia enjoys relaxing at home, dining out, exercising, spending time outdoors, and making the most of quality time with loved ones.