Dr Joseph Sunny Kunnacherry is an Occupational Therapist from Kerala, India with an inspiring 20+ years of experience in the field of Paediatric and Adult Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation. His contributions to the field of Occupational Therapy have been significant and are widely recognized by his peers. He is the Honorary Secretary of All India Occupational Therapists’ Association (AIOTA) and President of Kerala Occupational Therapy Association (KOTA). He served as the Senior Occupational Therapist at the Government Mental Health Centre, Thrissur. His vision to foster independence and self-empowerment in all the individuals seeking Occupational Therapy treatment has led to the establishment of the Society for Occupational Therapy & Rehabilitation in the Government Mental Health Centre, Thrissur. This rehabilitation unit is committed to identifying and facilitating opportunities for the financial independence of all the patients in rehabilitation. He is the founder of Prayatna Centre for Child Development, Kochi and the Co-founder of Pebbles Rehab Centre, Chennai. His extensive career includes championing effective OT interventions at Kanchi Kamakoti Child Trust Hospital and Mehta Children’s Hospital. Currently he is serving as the Director and Senior Occupational Therapist at Prayatna. Dr Joseph Sunny holds a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (Paediatrics) from SRM Medical College, Chennai, a PhD in Occupational Therapy, and is a certified Sensory Integration Therapist from the University of Southern California.
Dr. Joseph Sunny Kunnacherry spends time with the patient to truly listen and understand the patient’s symptoms. He uses that information along with appropriate testing to get to the bottom of each case and develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
Occupational therapists play a crucial role in autism treatment and Joseph Sunny is an expert with more than 19 years of experience in treating children with Autism through individualized interventions and caregiver support.
Addressing the specific needs of children from birth through adolescence, Joseph Sunny is widely acclaimed for his unparalleled expertise in paediatric occupational therapy.
Certified from the University of Southern California, USA, Joseph Sunny understands the unique sensory challenges of the person in treatment and provides evidence-based therapy.
With a sharp eye for assessing the strengths and needs of the individual in rehabilitation, Joseph Sunny employs therapy techniques that promote self-reliance and skill development enabling the path to financial independence
Leveraging his extensive experience, Dr. Joseph Sunny expertly evaluates rehabilitation centers to ensure that their programs are effective, compliant, and customized to meet the unique needs of their clients.
Inclusive design ensures that environments, products, and systems are accessible to all individuals, regardless of their abilities, age, or circumstances. Dr. Joseph Sunny offers expert ergonomic and architectural design consultation.
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The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai
SRM University
Maharaj Vinayak Global University(MVGU)
All India Occupational Therapists Association (AIOTA)
Behaviour Enrichment
University of Southern California, USA
SCHIEFFELIN INSTITUTE OF HEALTH - RESEARCH LEPROSY CENTRE (Inst. Code - 442), KARIGIRI
The Academy of Certified Birth Educators, USA
The Academy of Certified Birth Educators, USA
Approved Provider of Continuing Education of The American Occupational Therapy Association
Government Mental Health Centre, Thrissur
Child Development Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, Government of Kerala
Prayatna Centre for Child Development, Kochi
Pebbles Rehab Centre, Chennai
Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trust Hospital, Chennai
Mehta Children's Hospitals, Chennai
"AIOTA is the only license body for all Indian Occupational Therapists.It will be very grateful if our AIOTA is affiliated all over the world. My sincere wishes and thanks to Dr. Joseph Sunny sir (honorary Secretary). His guidance and support are very helpful for all therapists and upcoming therapists. He is a role model for all. Thank you so much, sir."
" Occupational Therapy really helped my father. After the stroke, he had difficulties doing activities like brushing and dressing. After therapy, he improved a lot. We thank Dr. Joseph Sunny for his time and effort. The advice he gave was highly beneficial."
"Dr. Joseph is an excellent guide and mentor.His advice helped me and my son in his journey as a person with Autism. As an Occupational Therapist, he helped us with the training of Daily Life Activities and Social Participation. Thank you very much."
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