Zonè Janse van Rensburg

What is my role and services in paediatrics? 

I use a combination of Neurodevelopmental, sensory integration and sensory motor approaches for individual clients ages 0 – 10. I provide in-depth assessments and treatments for all children referred. My special interest includes neurological and genetic conditions, early intervention, high risk infants and general developmental delays. I am also involved in general and fine motor stimulation groups and educational workshops for moms and teachers on the stimulation of children and classroom support.  

I provide therapy at: 

• Individual and group therapy at various daycares  

• Practice in Stellenberg: Stellenberg Ondersteuning Sentrum on the grounds of the Stellenberg Dutch Reformed Church (on the corner of Mountainview and Edelweiss Road) 

• NICU Cape Gate Medi Clinic 

Who are good candidates for treatment? 

• General developmental delays 

• Gross and fine motor delays 

• Sensory integration difficulties 

• Neurological conditions such as low muscle tone and Cerebral Palsy 

• Genetic conditions such as Down Syndrome 

• Mobility difficulties 

• Birth injuries or birth defects including Spina Bifida 

• High risk babies – low muscle tone, premature births etc. 

• Traumatic injuries (brain and spinal cord) 

• Children with visual difficulties and hearing impairments 

What experience do I have in Paediatrics? 

• MSc. (Wits) Occupational therapy in neurosciences for adults and paediatrics (2016) which included training in neuro-anatomy, neuro-physiology, neurology, neuro-pathology, paediatrics and applied neurosciences in paediatric and adult occupational therapy 

• Dora Nginza Hospital (DNH) (NICU, nursery and paediatric wards) (2009 - 2013)  

• Running and managing CP and HIE follow-up Clinic at DNH 

• Private practice in paediatric setting (2014 - present) 

• START program course 

• Kangeroo Mother Care course by Dr. Nills Bergman 

• Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced wheelchair training 

• Trained in the Hammersmith Infant and Neonate Assessment Tool  

• General courses in normal developmental