Julia Deszczyńska
BA and MA graduate in Occupational Therapy from the Jozef Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw. Graduated with honors – the Zygmunt Gilewicz Medal, the university’s highest award granted to the best master’s graduates.
Certified hand therapist specializing in working with children with disabilities.
I systematically develop my professional competencies by participating in specialized courses, training sessions, and scientific conferences, including:
- course: Hand therapy for children with neurological problems
- course: Basics of child and youth development based on functional training
- training: Hand therapy and fine motor skills disorders (diagnosis, therapy, stimulatory-sensory hand massage)
- training: INDIBA
- training: selection and adjustment of thermoformable orthoses
- participation in the International Conference “Advances in the treatment of patients with CP”
- How to deal with difficult behaviors in children? Practical SST (Social Skills Training) techniques
- Methods for proper grip in children aged 1–7 through games and play
- CIMT Casting
- Electrostimulation
- Kinesiotaping
- Flossing
- Galileo
In my work, I focus on comprehensive support for the child’s functional development — in particular regarding manual dexterity, graphomotor skills, hand-eye coordination, muscle tone regulation, and building independence in everyday activities. I also conduct Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT), supporting children in intensively developing upper limb functions and increasing independence in self-care.
I am characterized by empathy, great patience, and an individual approach to each patient. I tailor exercises individually to the child’s abilities and needs. I easily establish contact with children and build relationships based on trust and a sense of security. I creatively turn exercises into play, which increases children’s motivation to work. I see potential in every child, and treat even the smallest progress as a huge success and motivation for further therapy.
