Sarah Cresswell-George, Occupational Therapist

Key Points About Sarah

  • Highly Educated 
    After graduating from her Occupational Therapy Honours Degree with Dean's Commendation, Sarah went on to complete her Masters in Early Childhood Intervention to facilitate holistic intervention with the child, their family and community.
  • Wide Background of Experience
    Sarah has worked with children in South Africa, New Zealand and Australia in a variety of settings including hospitals, community programs, schools and private practice. 
  • Skilled at Planning and Implementation
    Sarah uses her experience and knowledge to make a therapy plan to benefit the children she works with, then implements that plan with both the child and the family in mind. 

About Sarah

Sarah is a dedicated, passionate and empathetic paediatric Occupational Therapist. She cherishes her role of supporting children and their families to give them more opportunities to thrive. She draws upon her education and her real-world experience across South Africa, New Zealand and Australia to develop therapy plans that centre around supporting the child and their family. 

Sarah has experience supporting children with diagnoses including:

  • Cerebral Palsy and neurological conditions
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Down Syndrome
  • Global Developmental Delay
  • Traumatic Injuries to the Brain or Spinal Cord
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
  • Genetic Disorders or Syndromes
Sarah also works with children who do not have a particular diagnosis, but are experiencing:
  • Milestone delays. For example, any concerns you may have about your child's crawling / walking / talking, especially in relation to their peers. 
  • Challenges with self-care activities, such as difficulties dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, bathing, toileting and mealtimes.
  • Difficulties meeting play milestones. For example, pretend play, imaginative play and co-operative play. 
  • School activities, such as academic progress, social relationships, following classroom routines and playing on the playground. 
  • Accessibility, mobility or inclusion challenges requiring equipment or Assistive Technology. 
  • Concerns with school readiness, including fine motor challenges, handwriting concerns, attention and concentration difficulties, challenges with transitions. 
  • Emotional regulation, sensory processing and attention challenges. 
  • Sleep concerns, e.g. falling asleep, staying asleep and sleep routines. 

What our clients have said about Sarah

At Progress Pathways, we highly value the feedback from families we support, as it helps us continuously improve and celebrate our successes. Here’s what some of the families have shared about their experiences with Sarah Cresswell-George:

“Sarah always goes above and beyond. I am so grateful for her support and for all of the amazing things she helps my son achieve. She has made this journey so much easier.”

“We only saw Sarah for an assessment, but she was so kind, friendly, and patient. My son was so comfortable with her, he hugged her halfway through the session, and he doesn’t hug anyone.”

“Sarah was very experienced, knowledgeable, and approachable. She quickly understood my child and was very inclusive of my child in decision-making during sessions. She had a calm, encouraging demeanour.”

“Sarah is a wonderful therapist and has been a key part of our support network for a long time. She is always full of ideas to vary our plan and try new approaches. She's thorough and caring, and always follows through.”

These words reflect the deeply positive experiences families have had with Sarah, underscoring her ability to connect with children and guide them along their developmental journeys at Progress Pathways.

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