Jassmine van Aardt·Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Helping children play, develop, participate & thrive.
A warm, evidence-based paediatric Occupational Therapy practice in Amanzimtoti and surrounding areas, supporting children, adolescents and young adults.
With special interests in Sensory Integration, Autism and sensory processing difficulties, Sweet Waters OT provides individualised, whole-child therapy with strong school collaboration and practical support for parents and families.
Clinic • School • Home-Based Therapy
- B.OT (UDW)
- SI Certified (SAISI)
- EASI Trained
- HPCSA Registered
- 14+ Years Experience
Could OT Help My Child?
Occupational Therapy addresses the following areas:
- Sensory processing & regulation
- Attention & concentration
- Gross motor skills, balance & coordination
- Visual perception & visual-motor integration
- School readiness / Grade R & Grade 1
- Independence & self-care
- Picky eating / sensory-related feeding concerns
- Genetic and developmental concerns
- Prematurity and early development of the infant
- Neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism, ADHD, Intellectual disability
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Motor disorders, including tic disorders / Tourette Syndrome
- Developmental delays
- Learning disabilities
Comprehensive Occupational Therapy Assessment
Assessment is individually selected according to your child’s age, concerns and occupational needs and may explore sensory processing, visual-motor integration, visual perception, motor coordination, postural control, bilateral integration, praxis, fine and gross motor development, attention and functional participation.
Find out moreTherapy Interventions
Play-based, evidence-driven therapy sessions that build sensory processing, motor skills, self-regulation and independence — at a pace that suits your child.
Find out moreSchool & Home Support
Collaborative support for teachers and caregivers, including classroom strategies, home programmes and school-based intervention visits. Observing a child in their classroom allows me to understand not only what they can do in a one-to-one assessment, but how they manage the real sensory, motor, attention and organizational demands of their school day.
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Meet Jassmine
I'm Jassmine van Aardt, a paediatric occupational therapist with over 14 years of experience supporting children, adolescents and young adults to reach their full potential.
Trained at the University of Durban-Westville and specialised in Sensory Integration (SIPT & EASI trained), I take a warm, play-based approach that meets each child exactly where they are.
Where We Work
Therapy happens where your child feels most comfortable and where it makes the most difference.
Clinic
35 School Road, Amanzimtoti
Schools
In-school visits across Amanzimtoti and surrounds
Home Visits
Therapy in the comfort of your own home
Free Information Guides
Download or share these guides to help parents and teachers understand occupational therapy and recognise when a child may need support.
What is Occupational Therapy?
A plain-language guide explaining what paediatric OT is, how it helps children with sensory processing, motor skills, emotional regulation and more — plus a checklist of signs your child may benefit from an assessment.
Helping Children Thrive at School
A practical guide for teachers and educators covering classroom and playground red flags across attention & regulation, sensory processing, motor skills, and learning participation — with guidance on when to refer.
Ready to take the first step?
Whether you have questions or are ready to book, I'd love to hear from you. Reach out and let's chat about how I can support your child.