About Ana Santo

I completed my training and early career development in South Africa before moving to the United Kingdom in 1990.

As a senior therapist in the NHS I continued to specialise in Paediatrics and did extensive training including Sensory Integration, Therapeutic Listening and Autism interventions.

I now have over 30 years' experience, within the NHS and in private practice and continue to have a passion and expertise working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Anxiety and Sensory Processing Disorders, Developmental Co-ordination Disorders (including Dyspraxia) as well as Cerebral Palsy and other neurological disorders and learning difficulties. I have a particular interest in how sensory processing impacts on behaviour, emotional regulation, engagement and interaction.

I have extensive experience working with families within the most complex situations including those going through SEN tribunals. I have gained substantial experience as a manager and have developed services in both schools and the NHS.

I am passionate about developing and delivering services for children, their families and schools to empower them to meet their needs and their full potential. I love teaching and have developed workshops for parents as well as taught at universities and international conferences.

I am registered with HPC (OT 18202), have an enhanced CRB (DBR) clearance and am fully insured. I am a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapist Specialist Section – Independent Practice as well as the Sensory Integration Network. I am SIPT certified and ADOS trained. I have regular supervision to ensure quality and have regular meetings with colleagues from other disciplines.

I feel my supportive and friendly nature allows parents and their children to feel relaxed and enthusiastic about the services I provide so if you would like to know any more information please get in touch.