Dima Alsakka is a dedicated Occupational Therapist and an integral member of the clinical team at Hope Autism Services in Mississauga. As both a clinician and a parent, she brings a warm, practical, and family-focused perspective to her work with children and caregivers.

Areas of Expertise

At Hope, Dima provides occupational therapy services on-site at our Mississauga centre, supporting children who may experience challenges with:

• Fine motor skills – handwriting, grasp, using tools (scissors, cutlery), and classroom tasks
• Emotional regulation and self-regulation – helping children manage big feelings in calmer, more effective ways
• Sensory processing – supporting children who are over- or under-responsive to sound, touch, movement, and other sensory input, and creating practical sensory strategies
• Daily living skills – dressing, toileting, feeding, and building independence in everyday routines
• Feeding and mealtime participation – difficulties with textures, picky eating, and developing positive mealtime routines

Her approach is family-centred and functional, focusing on skills that make a meaningful difference in daily life.

Dima’s Role at Hope Autism Services

Within Hope’s interdisciplinary team, Dima:

• Completes occupational therapy assessments and treatment plans for children in our programs
• Provides parent coaching and education so strategies can be carried over at home and in the community
• Collaborates closely with our ABA, SLP, and psychological services to ensure recommendations are coordinated and consistent

Dima’s clinical expertise and commitment to empowering families enhance the quality of care we provide, helping Hope Autism Services clients build confidence, independence, and meaningful life skills.