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    Rutu Patel
    Occupational Therapist

    Rutu Patel

    Rutu Patel is a dedicated and compassionate occupational therapist at Hop and Learn Children's Therapy. With a strong educational foundation and a passion for helping children with developmental delays, Rutu brings valuable experience and expertise to our team. She worked as a support worker, providing assistance to a family with children experiencing developmental delays. Furthermore, Rutu's commitment to making a positive impact led her to volunteer at a local school, where she conducted group-based therapy sessions.

    DIR Floortime
    Learn to Play
    Social-emotional development
    Play skills
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    Education

    • Diploma of Health Science
    • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

    Key Focus Areas

    • DIR Floortime
    • Learn to Play
    • Social-emotional development
    • Play skills

    Outside of Work

    Rutu cherishes spending quality time with her nephew and has a passion for reading books, which allows her to broaden her knowledge and incorporate diverse perspectives into her practice.

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    Child jumping on trampoline
    Engaging therapy session
    Fun therapy activity
    Child playing ring toss game
    Therapist and child with letter cards
    Child on therapy ball reaching
    Child navigating obstacle course
    Therapist and child celebrating with high-five
    Child threading beads for fine motor skills
    Child climbing wooden ramp
    Child smiling on climbing frame during therapy
    Child sorting colorful objects
    Child jumping on trampoline
    Engaging therapy session
    Fun therapy activity
    Child playing ring toss game
    Therapist and child with letter cards
    Child on therapy ball reaching
    Child navigating obstacle course
    Therapist and child celebrating with high-five
    Child threading beads for fine motor skills
    Child climbing wooden ramp
    Child smiling on climbing frame during therapy

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