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Sensory Kids offers Paediatric Occupational Therapy services to children based in Parkview, Johannesburg and the surrounding areas. Sensory Kids practice rooms are based on Tyrone Avenue, Parkview. Our rooms are also fully equipped to provide Sensory Integration therapy. We also work alongside other paediatric specialists at the centre; including Paediatric physiotherapists and Speech Therapists.
Why Choose Us?

Dedicated Therapy

We offer Occupational Therapy services for children from neonatal to 12 years of age. We strongly believe in the benefits of early intervention and collaborating with parents, teachers and other significant role players in the child’s life. Our assessments aim to evaluate all areas of play, school performance and daily activities. Our therapy encompasses a holistic approach and is tailored to the specific needs of the child.

Skills and Experience
Sensory Processing Disorders100%
Developmental Delays100%
Autism Spectrum Disorder100%
Learning Difficulties100%
Neurodevelopmental disorders100%
Special Needs100%
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Children from neonatal to 12 Years. Bookings Monday to Friday 8AM-5PM.
Meet Our Team
Megan Pelkowitz
Occupational Therapist (Practice Owner)
Megan is a dedicated therapist with a special interest in Paediatrics. She graduated with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in 2011 and subsequently completed her community service year in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal. She has experience in functional capacity evaluations, adult neuro-rehabilitation, and school-based therapy. She has been working in private practice (Paediatrics) since 2014, when she completed her Master’s in Occupational Therapy (Paediatrics, Down Syndrome) through the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal. She is trained in Sensory Integration, EASI, DIR Floortime 202, Makaton courses 1-4, Tomatis level 1 and the Prechtl General Movement Assessment. Her special interests are in a variety of paediatric conditions including developmental delays, sensory integration difficulties, down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, behavioural difficulties, and visual perceptual difficulties.  Her passion has and always will be working with children, caregivers, teachers and the allied team to help the child reach their full potential. In her spare time she loves spending time with her son and family.
Kate Nowosiad (Delmont)
Occupational Therapist
Kate is a passionate and dedicated therapist, who has a special interest in paediatrics and working with caregivers to support and enable their little one’s development. She graduated with a BSc in Occupational Therapy from the University of Witwatersrand in 2014 and thereafter completed her community service at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. Kate has worked in both the public and private sectors, and has completed her Sensory Integration training. Kate is Interactive Metronome trained and is particularly interested in the role of virtual technology in therapy. She has begun her training in DIR Floortime, and Autism is an area of interest for her. She is a qualified Infant Massage instructor and loves to teach new mothers the role sensory processing plays in early development. Kate is trained in South African Sign Language and is a proud advocate for the Deaf Community. In her spare time, Kate is an avid runner and loves to trail run! She is a new mom and spends every spare moment with her precious little boy!
Angie Sevel
Occupational Therapist
Angie is a passionate and enthusiastic therapist with a special love for paediatric therapy. She graduated in 2021 from Wits University and went on to do her community service at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital in 2022. Whilst there, she gained experience in hand therapy and adult neuro. In 2023, knowing that her passion and devotion lay in the paediatric field, Angie started completing her DIR floortime studies and she is Sensory integration trained. She has a special interest in, and experience with children with autism, intellectual impairments, behavioural difficulties, sensory processing, learning and visual perception difficulties after spending 2023 at the centre for Autism. Angie is a young and energetic therapist. She is dedicated to her work and providing holistic therapy with the help of other healthcare professionals, parents, and teachers involved in the child’s life. Outside of work, she spends most of her time with family and friends, managing her own small business making hair accessories for little girls and she loves to travel and explore the world.
Jacinta Watts (Antrobus)
Occupational Therapist
Jacinta is a fun, joyful and passionate Occupational Therapist. She graduated with her BSc in Occupational Therapy from the University of The Witwatersrand in 2014 and completed her Community Service year at South Rand Hospital. Jacinta has worked in the private sector since 2016 has completed her Integrated Learning training, Makaton, and DIR Floortime Level 1 with Profectum. She submitted her Masters in Occupational Therapy at The University of The Witwatersrand in 2025. Jacinta has multiple years of practical experience with a variety of paediatric conditions. Jacinta has a special interest in, visual perceptual disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, sensory integration disorders, cerebral palsy, and autism spectrum disorders. She uses play to reach goals in the child’s therapeutic journey, as she believes play is the most important occupation for children. In her spare time Jacinta loves cooking and spending time with her little boy.
Faye Jackson
Occupational Therapist
Faye is a dedicated therapist with a special interest in Paediatrics and concussion. She graduated with a BSC in Occupational Therapy from the University of Witwatersrand in 2013 and subsequently completed her community service at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in 2014. Faye has worked in both the public and private sectors. Faye completed her MSc in Occupational Therapy (Paediatrics) at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2019. Faye has been lecturing paediatrics at the University of the Witwatersrand since 2017 and continues to lecture part-time. She completed her Sensory Integration training in 2025. Faye is also pursuing her PhD through the University of the Witwatersrand and Loughborough University in the UK. Faye has special interests in developmental delay, sensory integration and working with both the child and their families to reach their goals.  In her spare time Faye loves to spend time with her husband and son traveling and making memories together.
Batya Drutman
Occupational Therapist
Batya is a kind and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with a genuine love for working with children. She qualified from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2022 and completed her community service in 2023 at Ekurhuleni clinics, where she gained broad experience in paediatrics, hand therapy, and psychiatric Occupational Therapy. It was during this time that Batya discovered her passion for paediatric therapy.

In 2024, she began her Sensory Integration training and has since been working in private practice. She has a special interest in supporting children with learning difficulties, intellectual impairments, behavioural challenges, sensory processing difficulties, and visual perceptual challenges. Batya believes that therapy works best when it is fun, meaningful, and tailored to each child. She takes a warm, child-centred, and holistic approach, working closely with parents, teachers, and other healthcare professionals to support each child’s growth and confidence.

Outside the therapy room, Batya enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, running and exploring her love for cooking.

Tahseen Mosam
Occupational Therapist
Tahseen is a passionate Occupational Therapist with a special interest in paediatrics, sensory integration, and supporting children to reach their full potential. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2023 and completed her community service at Johannesburg Metro Clinics in 2024. Through her clinical experiences, Tahseen discovered a strong passion for working with children and helping them overcome challenges that may impact their learning, development, emotional regulation, and everyday participation. Following her community service, she gained experience working at a centre for children with Autism, further developing her understanding of neurodiversity and the importance of creating supportive, individualised therapeutic environments. She currently works part-time at a Gauteng-based remedial school and part-time at a school in Limpopo. Tahseen is currently undergoing her Sensory Integration training through SAISI. She believes that therapy should not only focus on the child’s challenges, but also recognise their strengths, interests, and individual potential. Outside of her professional life, Tahseen values spending time with her loved ones, creating meaningful memories, travelling and continuing to learn and grow both personally and professionally.
Lauren Holman
Occupational Therapist
Lauren is a warm and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with a passion for working with children and helping them to reach their full potential. She graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2020 and has been working in paediatric private practice since 2022. She has experience supporting children with a range of developmental, sensory processing, neurological and learning needs, and is currently completing her Ayres Sensory Integration training through SAISI. Lauren has a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent children, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, as well as children experiencing learning difficulties, visual perceptual challenges, CVI and developmental delays. She enjoys finding creative and practical ways to help each child develop the skills they need to participate more confidently in their everyday lives. Outside of work, Lauren loves spending time with her family and friends and embracing her many nerdy interests. She is also a bit of a music lover and enjoys being creative, so there is rarely a dull moment around her!
Testimonials
Batya

Batya has been seeing my daughter for about 3 months now. She is a kind, patient and gentle OT, and my daughter thoroughly enjoys her weekly sessions with Batya. Since starting therapy, we have seen a great improvement in various areas of her development and have had similar feedback from her teacher at school.
We couldn't be more grateful for the impact Batya has had on our son. From the very first session, her warmth and gentle approach put him completely at ease. His school has shared wonderful feedback about how much better he is at navigating challenges day to day. Batya is clearly not only skilled but deeply caring. We feel so lucky to have found her and would recommend her wholeheartedly to any family looking for an OT who truly connects with their child. Batya is an incredibly talented and dedicated Occupational Therapist. From our very first session, Batya has shown an extraordinary level of kindness and patience with my son. She has a remarkable ability to connect with children on their level, creating a warm, safe and nurturing environment where my son feels completely supported. Sessions are no longer just an appointment in our calendar; it is a highlight of his week that he truly looks forward to.

Faye

After numerous appointments elsewhere, and many attempts to find the right fit, we found Faye. Thank you for every session where you included our tween in the conversation, encouraged movement, and created a space of acceptance and understanding. It has been a wonderful journey. We are so grateful for the growth we’ve seen, even though that growth means fewer sessions and less need for your support. While that’s exactly the goal, it does make us a little sad not to see you every week anymore. Thank you for the difference you’ve made in our lives
Faye has been the best fit for our son. She is kind, compassionate and yet still firm. Our son absolutely loves coming to OT. She's his safe space. We've appreciated her input so much

Kate

I really just want to let you know how amazing Kate is! We started with Kate and then thought maybe it would be easier to do OT at school during school time. You actually cannot even compare the investment made in the child to what Kate does for my son. She is so incredible in every single way! We absolutely love her.
Kate is wonderful all round. She has a deep knowledge of sensory processes but really cares about her clients deeply. She has formed a wonderful bond with my son and goes out of her way to help him navigate a world full of overwhelm! She is fantastic with all ages, including Teens!

Jacinta


Jacinta has been an incredible Occupational Therapist for my son, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is kind, compassionate, highly professional and takes the time to truly understand each child as an individual. Her approach is thoughtful and personalised, ensuring that both the child and parents feel supported throughout the process. Both of my boys attend OT with Jacinta and she has formed a safe space for their sessions, allowing them to try new things and push themselves in previously uncomfortable tasks. All of her sessions/ activities centre around their interests so she tailors her approach to each child. Jacinta is also thorough and provides detailed feedback on each session, which I appreciate a lot as I am unable to attend myself.
What sets Jacinta apart is the level of detail she provides after every session. Her feedback, insights and recommendations are always thorough, practical and incredibly valuable. She doesn’t simply work with the child during the session and leave it there; she remains available, checks in regularly and offers ongoing guidance and support whenever needed.

Angie

Angie is absolutely wonderful! Her patience, expertise, and encouragement make each session enjoyable for my child. She’s always willing to help with any concerns that I’ve had and has offered great advice. We are truly grateful for the positive impact OT has had on our child’s life, and we couldn't ask for a better therapist than Angie. Thank you for everything!
I was astounded at how accurate Angie's assessment was of my 5-year-old girl. We are already seeing improvements in her behaviour at home, and she is excited about her OT appointments every week.
My child is LOVING Angie - I literally think it’s her favorite outing of the week.

Megan

I cannot begin to say 'Thank you' enough. Megan has been excellent with our then 5 year old Kitana. She eased Kitana as well as us as Parents into therapy beautifully. Not only did she help Kitana, she also taught us how to help our daughter. Kitana struggled with basic things, like the grip of a pencil, which as a parent, no matter how easy you think it is to teach them, it's not. Megan had her writing her name beautifully in no time. She is warm, loving, caring, compassionate and exceeds competence. We were so happy with her and she still celebrates all of Kitana's achievements with us. We are very grateful for her.

We have been on 947 Radio Station

Sensory Kids was privileged enough to be asked to speak to 947 radio station on the topic of concentration. What an exciting experience. Although brief it was such a fantastic opportunity. Click here to hear more. Don’t hesitate to contact us regarding any questions you may have for your child.