Meera Premnazeer is a registered occupational therapist and Director of Occupational Therapy at The Red Oak Centre, providing children, teens, and their families with strategies and skills to successfully engage in daily life. She has experience working with children and young adults who identify as neurodiverse, who have been diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, and learning disabilities.
She holds a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Toronto, where her research focused on improving healthcare delivery for people with stroke and their caregivers across Canada through a person- and family-centered care lens.
Areas of Focus
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Emotional Regulation
- Fine/Gross Motor Skills
- Groups
- Self-Regulation
- Sensory Processing
- Social Communication
Clinical Expertise
Social Communication
As an occupational therapist, Meera specializes in supporting clients to develop effective social communication skills, empowering them to build meaningful relationships and confidently navigate social situations across various environments.
Emotional Regulation
Meera has extensive experience helping individuals identify, understand, and manage their emotions, equipping them with practical strategies to enhance self-awareness and resilience in daily life.
Executive Functioning
Through various approaches, Meera assists clients in strengthening executive functioning skills such as organization, planning, time management, and flexible thinking, enabling greater independence and success in academic, work, and home settings.
Treatment Philosophy
Meera treats each client with a strength-based approach and tailors her session to be interactive. She has experience implementing strategies to support a range of needs including sensory, handwriting, fine and gross motor, social and emotional regulation.
Treatment Interventions/Approaches
Education, Training & Experience
PhD, Rehabilitation Sciences
Rehabilitation Sciences Institute – University of Toronto
MSc, Occupational Therapy
University of Toronto
Hons BSc, Human Biology & Psychology
University of Toronto
Additional Training & Certifications
- Toileting, Interoception & Nutrition: An Evidence-Based Approach for Promoting Toileting Success and Independence (Kelly Mahler)
- Working with & Supporting PDA Children (PDA Society)
- Handwriting Without Tears
- Sensory Aware (GriffinOT)
- ASIST Training (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
Meera continues to engage in professional development opportunities and has participated in numerous courses and workshops (i.e., Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) and solution focused coaching).
“I believe every child has unique strengths and the potential to thrive when given the right support. My passion is partnering with families to create playful, practical strategies that empower children to confidently participate in their daily lives. Together, we celebrate progress-big and small-on each child’s journey.”
— Meera Premnazeer
