Tamar Chemel is a registered occupational therapist. Her scope of practice includes assessment, treatment, and consultation with children and their families in areas such as sensory processing, self-regulation, social skills, and fine and gross motor development.
Tamar is also a member of our Family Navigation and Care team. In this capacity, she draws on her clinical experience as an occupational therapist and her deep understanding of Red Oak’s supports to help families understand their support options and build treatment plans aligned with their needs, treatment goals, and priorities.
Treatment Philosophy
Tamar uses a strengths-based, child- and family-centred approach to promote engagement in each client’s daily activities.
Education, Training & Experience
MSc, Occupational Therapy
University of Toronto
BA Hons, Psychology and Child and Family Studies
University of Guelph
Additional Training & Certifications
- Neurodevelopmental Treatment
- Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Social Thinking curriculums
- Self-regulation programs: Zones of Regulation, Alert Program, Incredible 5-Point Scale
