This booklet is a humble effort to upsurge the awareness about the profession ‘Occupational Therapy’ among public, students who are in search for a career related to health care, educators, parents, and educational agencies.
Dr. Joseph Sunny
Occupational Therapist
Pediatric Occupational Therapist &
Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Expert
About Dr. joseph Sunny
Joseph Sunny is an Occupational Therapist from Kerala with an inspiring 19+ 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. Currently, he is serving 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, 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. He holds a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (Paediatrics) from SRM Medical College, Chennai and is a certified Sensory Integration Therapist from the University of Southern California.
Professional Expertise
Dr. Joseph Sunny 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.
Autism
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.
Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Addressing the specific needs of children from birth through adolescence, Joseph Sunny is widely acclaimed for his unparalleled expertise in paediatric occupational therapy.
Sensory Integration 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.
Adult Mental Health & Rehabilitation
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.
Social Roles
Bachelors in Occupational Therapy
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
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Masters in Occupational Therapy (Pediatrics)
SRM University
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Fellowship in Advanced Occupational Therapy: Neuro-Developmental Disorders
All India Occupational Therapists Association (AIOTA)
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Autism Diagnosis Observation Schedule (ADOS-2)
Behaviour Enrichment
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Certified Sensory Integration Therapist
University of Southern California, USA
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Essentials of Occupational Therapy in Leprosy
SCHIEFFELIN INSTITUTE OF HEALTH - RESEARCH LEPROSY CENTRE (Inst. Code - 442), KARIGIRI
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Certified Childbirth Educator
The Academy of Certified Birth Educators, USA
Certified in Methodologies and Teaching Principles of the HWT Curriculum
The Academy of Certified Birth Educators, USA
Certified in Methodologies and Teaching Principles of the GSS Readiness & Writing Curriculum
Approved Provider of Continuing Education of The American Occupational Therapy Association
Recent Activities
Explore the latest activities, collaborations, and field engagements here. This section offers a glimpse into the active involvement in professional network
Tom Davis
Occupational Therapy really helped my father. After 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 advises he gave were highly beneficial.
Ann Treasa
Dr Joseph is an excellent guide and mentor. His advices helped me and my son in his journey as a person with Autism. As an Occupational Therapist he helped us with training of Daily Life Activities and Social Participation. Thank you very much
Priya Rajesh
AIOTA is the only license body for all indian Occupational Therapist. 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 is very helpful for all therapist and up coming therapist. He is a role model for all. Thank you so much sir
Blogs and Publications
Browse through a selection of blogs, articles and publications where Dr.Joseph Sunny shares his experiences and insights
Article two
Sensory processing refers to the interface between the neurological function and the environment of the individual. Multiple models are available to describe the sensory processing patterns.
Article one
Sensory processing disorder is a heterogenous condition in which people have impaired responses to, processing of, and/or organization of sensory information that affects their participation in functional daily life routines and activities.
A GLIMPSE INTO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Occupational therapy is a client-centred health profession concerned with promoting health and well-being through occupation.
