About Me

Experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist with over 17 years of experience. Clinical Director in Real Connections Therapy Service in Dublin 14. Certified in Ayres Sensory Integration, DIR- FCD Floortime and Yoga Teacher for kids. Marianela, also known as Mane, is passionate about helping improve the quality of life for families and children with functional difficulties impacting in their life such as developmental delays, autism (ASD), ADHD, dyspraxia, cerebral palsy, sensory integration difficulties as well as raising people’s awareness and understanding of childhood development, emotional connections and neuroscience. Mane has worked in different countries such as Argentina, Mexico and Ireland and in different setting in Ireland, such as private sector and also within the HSE. Real Connections offer: comprehensive occupational therapy assessment, clinic- based interventions, school visits and coaching for parents.