“After many years at Malamulele Onward, an NGO focussed on supporting families and children living with CP, I realised that my passion was not to run a practice for the sake of income, but rather to strive for excelence in therapy. This passion focusses on educating the caregivers / parents to continue therapy at home, using activities of daily life, and so doing I can see clients discharged sooner.”

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Kabi Krige

 

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About

Kabi Krige

Kabi Krige is a Professional Occupational Therapist who lives in Johannesburg with her husband and two boys.

 

Kabi Started her career with obtaining a Bsc Degree in Human Movement Sciences from the North West University, but realised she wanted to have an impact on the field of disability.

 

Following which, in 2011, she graduated with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at the University of the Free State. Kabi has since completed her training in Neuro-Developmental Treatment.

 

She has always had an interest in paediatrics and has worked in various settings pursueing the necessary skills to best treat her clients. This experience varies from government, private practice, schools and the NGO sector.

 

Having spent the founding years of her career in the NGO sector her focus is on fun, functional participation with the intent of having therapy carry over at home with the use of activities of daily life. This is why helping caregivers to understand the principles of how to effectively help their child is so important to her.

Some of her

Career Highlights

  • Published Research article in SAJOT journal – The assessment of in-hand manipulation of the 4 and 5 year old child.
  • Co-Author of presentation at the International Cerebral Palsy Conference in Sweden. (Measuring change during block therapy in a child and caregiver.)
  • Was selected for the DGMT Leadership innovation Fellowship as part of equiping future leaders.
  • Current Board Member of Malamulele Onward.
  • Founded Sukumani Dream NGO
  • Sukumani Dream – World CP Day award. Merit award for Sukumani Dream’s contribution to improving the quality of life of people with Cerebral Palsy.
  • Therapy Co-Ordinator at Malamulele Onward: Mentoring other therapists.
  • Trainer at Malamulele Onward: Teaching on practical courses for Cerebral Palsy.