ADAM GRIFFIN

Occupational Therapist and Head of Occupational Therapy Department
Occupational Therapist and Head of Occupational Therapy Department
Languages Spoken
  • en
Years of Experience
  • 10

Adam is the Head of Occupational Therapy at Camali Clinic and a vocal advocate for disability and inclusion in the Middle East. Adam has a wealth of experience and training in supporting young adults with disabilities and their families. He is particularly interested in DCD, Autism and Child and Adolescent Mental Health. 

Since coming to Dubai 8 years ago, Adam has been instrumental in establishing therapeutic, educational, and vocational support services here in the UAE and providing the highest standard of care for the hundreds of families he has worked with. Adam also offers free content for parents and therapists worldwide via his popular AdamtheOT YouTube channel, reaching over 100,000 views within its first six months. 

Adam frequently appears in the media in the UAE discussing disability and healthcare-related topics, as well as being a regular speaker at professional panels, international conferences, and workshops. 

Adam’s goal is to ensure everyone receives the support they need to play, learn and grow. 

Previous positions: 

  • Senior Consultant Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Reach Out Therapy Centre, Dubai, UAE 
  • Head of Department, Autism Rocks Support Centre, Dubai, UAE 
  • Senior Occupational Therapist & Head of Department, Camali Clinic Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Dubai, UAE 
  • Occupational Therapist and Director of the Vocational and Transitioning Services, Stepping Stones Center for Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Dubai, UAE 
  • Occupational Therapist, Daughters of Charity Service for Intellectual Disability, Dublin, UAE 
  • Honors Degree in Occupational Therapy, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
  • Post-graduate Certificate in Sensory Integration, Sensory Integration Network UK, Sensory Integration
  • (Pediatrics), University of Ulster, Ireland
  • Dubai Healthcare City Authority Regulatory (DHCR), Dubai, UAE

Previous positions:

  • Senior Consultant Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Reach Out Therapy Centre, Dubai, UAE
  • Head of Department, Autism Rocks Support Centre, Dubai, UAE
  • Senior Occupational Therapist & Head of Department, Camali Clinic Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Dubai, UAE
  • Occupational Therapist and Director of the Vocational and Transitioning Services, Stepping Stones Center for Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Dubai, UAE
  • Occupational Therapist, Daughters of Charity Service for Intellectual Disability, Dublin, UAE