Miriam I Mahdi

Senior Occupational Therapist

Branch : Insights Psychology - JLT

Service Group : Adolescents (aged 12 - 18), Early Years Child (aged <5), Family Support, Young Adults (aged 18 - 25)

I can help with : ADHD, ADHD Assessment, ADHD Support, Adult ADHD Assessment, Adult Assessments General, Adult Autism Assessment, Assessments (Children and Adolescents), Attention, Autism, Autism Assessment, Autism Support, Body Awareness, Collaborative School Based Consultation, Developmental Coordination Disorder Assessment, Dysgraphia Assessment, Dysgraphia Intervention, Dyspraxia, Early Intervention, Educational Therapy, Executive functioning, Executive Functioning Support, Handwriting, Interoception Awareness, Learning Support Assistant Training (LSA), Motor Coordination, Motor Coordination and/or Sensory Support, Occupational Therapy Assessment, Play and Social Skills, Regulation Support Plan, Regulation Support Plan, Roles, Routines & Responsibilities, School Training, Self-Advocacy Support, Self-esteem & Confidence, Sensory Integration, Social, Communication & Interaction Skills, Specialist Approaches and Tools

Adult Service : Adult ADHD Assessment, Adult Assessments General, Adult Autism Assessment, Self-Advocacy Support

Children & Adolescent Services : ADHD Assessment, Autism Assessment, Collaborative School Based Consultation, Developmental Coordination Disorder Assessment, Dysgraphia Assessment, Occupational Therapy Assessment

Early Intervention : Motor Coordination and/or Sensory Support Play and Social Skills

Educational Therapy : ADHD Support, Autism Support, Dysgraphia Intervention, Learning Support Assistant Training (LSA), Regulation Support Plan

Motor, Sensory, and Functional Support : Dyspraxia, ADHD, Attention, Body Awareness, Executive Functioning Support, Handwriting, Interoception Awareness, Motor Coordination, Regulation Support Plan, School Training, Sensory Integration, Self-esteem & Confidence, Roles, Routines & Responsibilities, Executive functioning, Social, Communication & Interaction Skills, Autism

DHA License
HCPC License
CORU Licence

Miriam has over 10 years of experience supporting neurodivergent children and their families in the Middle East and Ireland. She holds a Postgraduate Degree in Occupational Therapy from the UK (2014).

Miriam enjoys working with autistic individuals, ADHDers, those with Dyspraxia/DCD, Dysgraphia, and other neurodevelopmental differences. She takes a neuro-affirmative approach, recognising and celebrating neurodivergent strengths while adapting environments to support individuals. As part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) conducting autism, DCD, and ADHD evaluations, she ensures that assessments are respectful, person-centered, and empowering. Passionate about sensory and emotional regulation, handwriting accessibility, motor skill development, and self-care, Miriam helps individuals to feel comfortable, engaged, and successful in their daily lives. She provides guidance and support to parents and professionals, emphasising the importance of co-regulation and advocating for accommodations that promote well-being.

Miriam’s clinical training includes
  • ADOS-2 Administration
  • DIR Floortime Therapist
  • CLASI- Sensory Integration
  • Handwriting Without Tears
  • Prevention Crisis Management Training
  • the Parents Plus Special Needs Program


As a neurodivergent therapist with ADHD, she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work.
In her spare time Miriam enjoys cooking and pilates.