Catalina Puentes Galeano

• Deliver functional and developmental therapy to children and youth with Autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy and GDD.
• Support adults with complex mental health diagnoses including Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Depression and OCD.
• Conduct home visits and community-based assessments to enhance participation and independence in ADLs and IADLs.
• Develop individualised therapy plans, write reports and collaborate with families, support workers, and other allied health professionals.

· Provided daily living support to elderly clients with cognitive, motor and sensory disabilities, promoting safety and social engagement.

· Supported children with Autism and Schizophrenia in daily tasks, community participation, and personal care routines.

· Assisted elderly residents with Dementia, Schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s Disease.

· Facilitated individual and group therapeutic activities to support emotional wellbeing and cognitive function.

· Delivered occupational therapy to hospitalised patients, including those in Intensive Care Units (ICU), to preserve or improve cognitive, sensory and motor functions.

· Implemented early stimulation programs for newborns and provided developmental education to caregivers.

· Educated families on disease progression and offered strategies to support the rehabilitation process and promote functional recovery at home.

· Provided therapeutic support to individuals with musculoskeletal, neurological, cognitive and sensory disabilities.

· Conducted functional assessments and developed tailored interventions to facilitate participation in daily life activities.

· Implemented adaptive strategies and educated clients and families on managing chronic conditions and injury recovery.

· Delivered occupational therapy support to individuals with mental health conditions including Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Depression, Anorexia, Bulimia, and OCD.

· Designed interventions to maintain and promote functional abilities, enhance emotional regulation, and support community reintegration.

· Provided family education to assist in the psychosocial recovery process and improve home support systems.

· Conducted sensory and motor stimulation for newborns in neonatal care, supporting early neurological development.

· Provided therapy to hospitalised elderly patients with Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease and stroke, promoting the preservation of residual abilities.

· Encouraged social participation and functional engagement through tailored therapy plans focused on ADLs and cognitive stimulation.

· Assessed students aged 5 to 8 years for learning difficulties and developed intervention plans to improve academic performance.

· Facilitated activities targeting cognitive, motor, sensory, praxis, and emotional skill development.

· Supported teachers and families by designing strategies for classroom adaptation and home reinforcement.

· Provided therapeutic support to children and adolescents with cognitive, motor and sensory disabilities through music-based interventions.

· Conducted home visits and worked collaboratively with families to create inclusive routines and promote social participation.

· Developed creative group activities to improve fine motor skills, attention span, and communication.