Basheera Surty
Co-Founder | Occupational Therapist
I grew up in Rustenburg and now I live in Johannesburg. I trained and got my certification as a neuro-developmental therapist and have a special interest in sensory integration. I am also the founder of Diketo Inclusive Education, an organization that supports and trains Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners in building inclusive communities. I have worked with and learnt from some amazing organisations in the NPO sector (such as Cotlands, Afrika Tikkun, Play Africa, Uhambo, Malamulele Onward and Thusanani Children's Foundation) as well as the government departments of Basic Education and Social Development. I was nominated by News 24 as one of the “100 Young Mandela’s of the future” based on my work on inclusion for children with disabilities. I am passionate about creating opportunities for social justice where all children can be free and independent to develop at their very best. I see online therapy as a vehicle to make this possible in a culturally appropriate and fun way!