Laura Reid is a highly specialised Paediatric Occupational Therapist based in Dubai, with over a decade of clinical experience supporting children with a wide range of developmental, neurological, and sensory needs.

She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from York St John University, England, in 2015, and holds professional licences with both the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK.

Throughout her career, Laura has worked across diverse paediatric settings- including children’s hospitals, therapy centres, special needs and mainstream schools, nurseries, and home environments. This breadth of experience allows her to deliver therapy that is deeply personalised, family-centred, and outcome-focused.

Renowned for her holistic and evidence-based approach, Laura combines detailed clinical assessment with creative, advanced interventions. She is passionate about empowering children to participate meaningfully in everyday life and believes that involvement and collaboration with families, caregivers and educators is essential to building lasting independence and improving quality of life. 

• Autism spectrum disorders
• Attention deficit disorders (ADD/ADHD)
• Sensory processing difficulties
• Early intervention for developmental delays
• Cerebral palsy, including Constraint Induced Movement Therapy
• Cortical and cerebral visual impairment (CVI)
• Down syndrome and dyspraxia/DCD
• Global developmental delay and learning difficulties, including dyslexia and dysgraphia
• Handwriting, visual-motor, and visual-perceptual difficulties
• Neurological conditions such as stroke and traumatic brain injury
• Neuromuscular diseases including Duchenne muscular dystrophy
• Rare genetic and chromosomal disorders such as CDKL5, Williams syndrome, Angelman’s syndrome, and Rett’s syndrome
• Epilepsy, including Dravet syndrome
• Executive functioning disorders (planning, organisation, time management)
• 24-hour postural care, including wheelchair, seating, and sleep systems
• Environmental modifications to support independence

• Children with complex needs
• Feeding therapy
• Low vision support
• Sensory integration approaches

Laura is deeply committed to professional excellence. She continues to pursue specialist training and attend local and international conferences to ensure her practice reflects the latest research and best standards of care.

Her blend of clinical expertise, creativity, and compassion ensures that every child and family she supports feels understood, empowered, and equipped for success throughout the whole therapy process.

If you would like to book an appointment with Laura, please get in touch.

You can follow Laura on Instagram @laurareidOT1 to stay up to date with her work.