Occupational Therapist
Dr Akansha Aggarwal
Akansha Aggarwal is an experienced Occupational Therapist dedicated to helping children, adults, and older individuals develop independence and confidence in everyday life. With a practice grounded in client-centred care, she focuses on understanding each person’s strengths, abilities, routines, and functional goals before planning therapy. Her experience across developmental, neurological, and functional conditions enables her to provide personalised occupational therapy interventions that are meaningful. She believes therapy should extend beyond the clinical setting and become part of daily routines at home, school, work, and within the community. Through collaboration with families and other professionals, she works towards building skills, participation, and independence while creating a supportive therapeutic environment for every individual effectively every day.
Language Proficiency
English and Hindi
About Me
Practicing since 2019
My name is Akanksha Aggarwal, and my philosophy reflects the core principles of occupational therapy: helping individuals participate more independently in meaningful daily activities. I believe in understanding the whole person rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis or isolated skill. Every individual has unique abilities, interests, routines, and environmental needs, so I believe therapy should be personalised accordingly. My approach combines compassion, clinical reasoning, structure, and practical goal setting to create meaningful outcomes. I also value family collaboration, recognising the important role of parents, caregivers, teachers, and professionals in supporting therapeutic strategies beyond sessions. Through consistency and teamwork, I aim to make occupational therapy a natural part of each individual’s journey towards confidence, participation, and independence.
Education
Masters in Neuroscience
Jaipur college of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor's of Occupational Therapy
Santosh College of occupational Therapy
Certifications
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Memberships
Delhi Council of Occupational Therapy (DCOTPT) - PR-346/OT
Awards
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Clinical Expertise
Akansha has developed strong clinical expertise in occupational therapy for children and individuals with developmental and neurological conditions, and adult and geriatric populations. Her clinical focus includes sensory processing, fine and gross motor development, attention and cognition, play and social participation, activities of daily living, and functional participation across home, school, and community settings. She has experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Global Developmental Delay, Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s Disease, and sensory processing difficulties. Her interventions are tailored to each individual’s needs, abilities, interests, and goals, with an emphasis on functional independence, meaningful participation, and greater confidence in everyday daily activities and routines.
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Research Areas
With a Master’s background in Neuroscience, Akansha brings interest in understanding the relationship between neurological processes, development, behaviour, sensory experiences, and functional performance needs. Her interests include sensory processing, attention and cognition, motor development, activities of daily living, participation, and the application of individualised strategies across environments. She is interested in approaches that connect intervention with real-world routines, helping therapeutic goals become relevant beyond the therapy session. Her practice also values collaboration with families, educators, caregivers, and professionals, supporting consistency and carryover across environments. By combining clinical experience with a neuroscience-informed perspective, she aims to strengthen her understanding of occupational therapy interventions and contribute to meaningful and person-centred outcomes for individuals and families.
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Work Experience
Since beginning her practice in 2019, Akansha has gained over seven years of clinical experience across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. Her journey has provided opportunities to work with individuals presenting with developmental, neurological, sensory, cognitive, and functional needs. She has developed a flexible and individualised approach to assessment, intervention planning, and goal setting. Her work includes supporting skills related to sensory processing, motor development, attention, cognition, play, social participation, activities of daily living, and functional independence. She also works collaboratively with parents, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals to promote continuity of care. This clinical exposure has strengthened her ability to adapt therapy strategies to different individuals, environments, routines, and everyday goals effectively.