About Me

Emma Cahill is an independent Paediatric Occupational Therapist and founder of Skills for Life OT, providing specialist occupational therapy services to infants, children and young people (0–18 years) and their families across South County Dublin and surrounding areas. With over 17 years of paediatric occupational therapy work, including extensive experience within NHS services, Emma has worked across various health, community and educational settings. She has particular expertise in supporting children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences, physical disabilities, sensory processing differences and additional support needs. Emma provides comprehensive assessments, individualised intervention and parent coaching, focusing on understanding each child's strengths, needs and participation in everyday activities. Her approach is neuro-informed, neuro-affirming and family-centred, recognising the importance of supporting children within their natural environments. Emma holds a postgraduate Certificate in Sensory Integration from Ulster University and is ADOS-2 trained, with additional specialist training in paediatric seating and equipment. Assessments and intervention programmes can be provided in the child's home, school or an appropriate clinic setting. Emma has extensive experience working collaboratively with parents, teachers and other professionals, including supporting children within mainstream and specialist educational settings.