Angelica Castillo
OT
HCPC Registration Number: OT086620
CLASI CASI Certificate: 5368
Hi, my name is Gel!
I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines in 2014. Before moving to the UK in 2022, I gained eight years of experience working in a clinic-based setting, where I developed strong clinical reasoning skills and supported children to participate in meaningful everyday activities. I also completed several units towards a Master’s degree in 2022 and hope to complete the qualification in the future when the opportunity arises.
Since joining Words First, I have had the opportunity to broaden my experience across a range of settings. I have worked within a local authority, mainstream primary schools and specialist autism provisions, which has enabled me to further develop my Occupational Therapy practice and tailor my interventions to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.
Words First has been incredibly supportive of my professional development. Through this support, I have completed training in the Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach and became a CLASI Certified Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) therapist. This has further strengthened my knowledge and skills in sensory integration assessment and intervention.
I am passionate about continually developing my practice and providing high-quality, evidence-based support for the children and young people I work with. I am particularly interested in intervention approaches that are practical, sustainable and can be easily embedded into everyday routines by school staff and families. I believe that when strategies can be incorporated into a child’s everyday environment, they are more meaningful, sustainable and likely to have a lasting impact.
