Adam Griffin
CEO/ medical director/ occupational therapist
DHA Licensed
License No: 48220263-003
As the CEO & Medical Director of Hakkini, Adam brings over a decade of experience in Dubai’s healthcare and education sectors, shaping the landscape of pediatric therapy and neurodevelopmental support. A highly respected occupational therapist, advocate, and leader, Adam is recognized for seamlessly blending clinical excellence with a warm, child-friendly, and compassionate approach to service delivery.
Since arriving in Dubai 13 years ago, Adam has been a trusted voice for families, therapists, and educators, working to ensure that every child—regardless of diagnosis or background—receives the support they need to thrive in school, at home, and in the community. Over the years, Adam has helped hundreds of families navigate the challenges of sensory processing, executive function, motor skill development, and emotional regulation, providing them with practical, evidence-based strategies that lead to meaningful progress.
Beyond clinical practice, Adam has played a pivotal role in mentoring therapists and training educators, fostering a new generation of professionals dedicated to high-quality, individualized care. Their expertise spans occupational therapy, sensory integration, executive function, and school-based Open Sansventions, with a deep commitment to bridging the gap between therapy and real-world impact.
At Hakkini, Adam leads with a vision: to build a center of clinical excellence and innovation that goes beyond the clinic walls—integrating support into homes, schools, and communities to create lasting, meaningful change.
Education
- Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy - Trinity college Dublin Certified Sensory In
Age Range
4-adult
Nationality
Irish
Languages
English
Years of Experience
14 years experience: Ireland, Dubai
Areas of Expertise
Career coaching, SPD, ASD, ADHD, ADD, PDA, DCD, DS, motor skills difficulties, visual perceptual difficulties, social skills training, emotional regulation, metacognition, developmental screening, teacher and parent training, advocacy, CEO/ Medical Director
Testimonials
Our son has been seeing Adam Griffin for OT for several months and I can’t say enough positive things about him” “Adam brings a wonderfully fresh and vibrant approach to occupational therapy with children. He’s full of energy, down to earth and has lots of great ideas about how to help children with ADHD” “Adam's sessions are full of practical, fun, hands on advice for our son, and insightful advice for me. He’s brilliant!
Adam is a fantastic OT and has helped us to realise many positive developments in our son’s day to day Open Sansactions, both in terms of physical and communicative activities” “Adam has been a greatly positive influence on our son".
Adam is a passionate OT, and he is willing and eager to help students like me to help find their passion in OT and pursue it. He is empathetic and understands what it means to follow one's calling.
Where do I start on the AMAZING Adam the OT!! He really is 1 in a million. Everything about what Adam does with my son is so engaging & fun, yet still achieving what is needed. Adam is 100% committed to each child and goes above and beyond to help. Every child that struggles with any learning difficulties or social skills should have an Adam!
On our initial zoom call, we as parents felt totally supported and heard by Adam. We finished the call feeling positive and hopeful. Our son always relays how much fun he’s had on the sessions with Adam and the fact he counts down the sleeps until the next one speaks volumes. As a family, we couldn’t be happier with our son’s progress.
We have been with Adam for over a year now and the transformation we have witnessed with our 9 year old son has been phenomenal. Our family is very grateful. He looks to him as his favorite confidant. In his words, Adam has helped me so much and he’s so much fun.
We reached out to Adam for support, and I can only describe what he did as life changing for our family. He is a miracle worker!! Adam made the sessions so fun and engaging, it was the highlight of her week and she couldn’t wait to go again.
Adam is so much more than 'just' an occupational therapist. He has become one of the most important components of the support network that we have built around our child and around us as a family. He connects with our child on a level that adults are unable to and he has helped provide much of the light at what has often felt like a very dark tunnel!
I like hanging out with Adam because we always play fun games about stuff that I like, like Minecraft, and he trusts me to use a real adult hammer🤣🤣🤣
Adam has been a breath of fresh air, his fun-first and child-focused approach means my son looks forward to his “playdates” with Adam, and has no idea of the hard work he’s putting in. Adam navigates my son’s demand avoidance and high sensory needs with seeming ease, and has given great practical guidance to both us parents and to school. In short, Adam just gets it.