Pooja Singh Tomar
Occupational Therapist
16 Yrs 9 Mos of experience
Bachelors Of Occupational Therapy
Languages: Hindi, English,
Watching a child makes it obvious that the development of his mind comes through his movements
Overview
Pooja Singh Tomar, OTR/L - A Compassionate Occupational Therapist Pooja Singh Tomar is a dedicated and compassionate Occupational therapist with a wealth of experience in Paediatric Rehabilitation, specifically addressing neurological and developmental challenges. Her commitment to the well-being of children has left an indelible mark on the lives of those she has had the privilege to treat. Pooja holds a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, which she earned in the 2006-07 academic year from the prestigious Indore Institute of Medical Sciences. Since the early days of her career, she has consistently demonstrated an unwavering passion for helping children with special needs achieve their full potential. With a professional journey that spans several reputable rehabilitation centers, Pooja has honed her skills and expertise. In 2007-08, she took on the role of Center Manager at Medinova Retreat Rehabilitation Centre Indore (M.P.), where her leadership skills and commitment to excellence were evident. Subsequently, she contributed significantly as an Occupational Therapist at Ergocare Health Rehabilitation Centre in Indore from 2009 to 2011. Continuing her journey, Pooja served as an Occupational Therapist at Nidhi Rehabilitation Centre in Indore from 2012 to 2015, making a lasting impact on the lives of countless children and their families. In 2015-16, she extended her compassionate care to Swavalamban Children Rehabilitation Centre in Ujjain, further expanding her expertise in the field. Since 2020, Pooja has embraced the digital era, seamlessly transitioning to online occupational therapy. She has her own YOUTUBE channel "TULIP- The Helping hand" where she provides various ideas to parents for the benefit of children. Her innovative approach and commitment to staying abreast of the latest therapeutic techniques make her a valuable asset in the virtual space. Pooja's online sessions are marked by the same level of dedication and personalized care that have defined her in-person practice over the years. Pooja Singh Tomar is a licensed occupational therapist, proudly holding the A.I.O.T.A registered number 051629. Her extensive experience, combined with her warm and empathetic nature, continues to make a positive impact on the lives of the children she serves. Pooja's commitment to excellence and her ability to adapt to evolving therapeutic landscapes make her a standout professional in the field of pediatric occupational therapy.
My Services
Areas of Expertise
OT for Autism:
Conduct standardized assessment tests.
Evaluate current level of performance
Parent report and rating scales
Focus on sensory integration therapy
Provides neural developmental therapy
Address ADL’s, IADL, adaptive behaviour, rest and sleep.
Sharing helpful resources to the parent and teacher
Paediatric OT
Evaluate Sensorimotor, cognitive and adaptive skills and facilitate progress towards developmental milestones.
Collaborate with and train families to reinforce therapeutic skill acquisition.
Develop and implement an intervention plan based on the child’s need to participate in various child appropriate occupations and environments (school and playgrounds), including socializing with other children.
Evaluate children with different needs and help them to develop skills and perform purposeful activities that make-up everyday life.
To incorporate play therapy into the interventions to help motivate children.
Assess the components of the areas involved in the performance of activities of daily living and provides therapy
Sensory: the child’s ability to interpret and organise information from the senses about their body and environment
Motor: the child’s tone and strength, patterns of movement, posture, GMF and FMF and hand eye coordination.
Cognitive: the child’s around level of attention skills, memory, initiation and planning of activity, problem solving and safety awareness.
Psycho-social: the child’s self esteem, motivation and social interaction.
Master basic life skills.
Provide special equipment to build independence (orthosis, communication aids, splints and positioning devices).
Analyses, evaluate and provide support children who have sensory processing disorders, trauma, learning problems, autism, juvenile RA, mental health and behavioural problems, orthopaedic injuries, developmental delays, ADHD, down’s syndrome, burns, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and chronic illness, language problems.
Experience
Wellness Hub | 06/30/2008 – Present
Duration: 17 years 1 month(s)
Occupational Therapist
Education
Bachelors Of Occupational Therapy
Duration: 4 years 6 month(s)
DAVV | 03/31/2003 – 08/31/2007
