Providing Paediatric OT Services
to the Hastings area since 2010
Helping children thrive starts with the right support, and that’s where I come in. At Sensory SMART OT, I provide practical, building on evidence-based strategies to support children in developing essential skills for emotional regulation, independence, and learning.
Whether you’re a parent seeking guidance, a teacher looking for strategies to support students, a carer navigating neurodiversity, or an occupational therapist wanting professional resources, I offer solutions tailored to your needs.
MEET OUR TEAM
Beryl Smith
Director & OT
I founded Sensory SMART OT in 2010.
Originally, graduated from the University of Cape Town (South Africa) in 1991 and have worked in Paediatrics ever since. I commenced work as an OT in a hospital for 2 years followed by work in special schools and private practice. I have owner managed a private practice since 1996.
I have had the privilege of Lecturing Paediatric OT sessions as a guest lecturer for CSU Port Macquarie, from 2018 - 2020. I have offered student training in my practices since 1996.
My view on working with clients is that everyone has strengths. I attempt to harness those strengths in order to assist my clients to overcome the difficulties they face. Sensory SMART OT has become a beacon of hope in the community for families with children who have Autism and other types of disability. I am passionate about being an OT and will promote the profession at every opportunity.
I have previously held positions of leadership on the Western Cape Private Practitioners Group as well as the South African Institute of Sensory Integration. I coordinated an International Conference in Cape Town for 300 delegates in 2003 on behalf of the South African Institute of Sensory Integration Therapists.
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2024 Trauma Informed Coach Certificate
2014 Post Grad Sensory Integration & Praxis Test (SIPT) USC/WPS Certificate #4345, Sydney
2012 CBT Fundamentals
2000 Post Grad Certificate of Neuro-Developmental Therapy, Cape Town, South Africa
1995 Post Grad Certificate Southern California Sensory Integration Test - SCSIT - Cape Town, South Africa
1991 BSc. Occupational Therapy (1991), University of Cape Town, South Africa
Annual updates in CBT/Focussed Psychological Strategy Training
Caroline Dennis
Admin/ Reception
I joined the Sensory Smart OT team in June 2015 and I love my role as the Admin Assistant/ Receptionist. I feel that this role combines my love of people, my interpersonal skills, and my passion to see people equipped to live their best life. I really enjoy the interaction with the great staff and also with all the clients. I have worked in a range of roles; starting my Admin career in 1988 working in an Architect Firm in London, then as Receptionist at a global computer firm in North Sydney and then I moved to an Electronics company and worked as Private Secretary to the Managing Director. I then shifted my career path to become a Mum. I am married to Dave, and we have 4 adult children, a very cute grandson, and I also Pastor a local church here in Port Macquarie along with my husband.
Let’s work together to create meaningful, practical solutions that have a life long impact.
