Founder and Lead Therapist, Flashcells Therapy Services
Owoyomi Adegboyega, OTR
Occupational therapist with more than eight years of post-qualification practice in paediatric, neurodevelopmental and neurological rehabilitation, school-based support and service leadership.
Current role
Owoyomi Adegboyega founded Flashcells Therapy Services in June 2023 and leads it as Lead Therapist. He coordinates the team's interdisciplinary work in occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy and behavioural support with families, schools and caregivers.
His responsibilities include assessment and intervention planning, caregiver education and home programmes, school recommendations, clinical governance, therapist coordination and documentation standards. He also writes the articles in our Blog and Resources section.
Approach to care
He starts with the activities that matter to each person, sets functional goals through assessment, involves families and schools so progress carries over into daily life, and reviews progress in everyday routines rather than in sessions alone.
Areas of practice
- Paediatric and neurodevelopmental occupational therapy
- Autism, sensory regulation and school participation support
- Post-stroke and neurological rehabilitation
- Daily living skills and functional independence
- Caregiver education and home programmes
- Service development and clinical leadership
Licence
- Licensed occupational therapist, registered with the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria (MRTB)
Experience
Professional background
- June 2023 to present
Founder and Lead Occupational Therapist
Flashcells Therapy Services, Lagos
Established and leads a mobile and community-based interdisciplinary therapy service for children and adults, delivered at home, in school, in the community and online.
- September 2023 to January 2025
Head of Occupational Therapy Department
Kings Pearl Centre Therapy Services, Lagos
Led occupational therapy in a multidisciplinary paediatric setting, supervised junior therapists and support staff, and developed goals aligned with Individualised Education Plans.
- January to June 2023
Head of Occupational Therapy Department
Ground Breakers Therapy, Lagos
Oversaw occupational therapy for children with developmental, learning, sensory and participation needs, working with families on carry-over at home and school.
- July 2020 to September 2022
Occupational Therapist, Home-Based Services
Brain Diet Services, Abuja
Delivered one-to-one home-based occupational therapy, caregiver training and structured home programmes.
- May 2019 to February 2020
School-Based Occupational Therapy Consultant
Private engagement, Divine Mercy College, Asokoro, Abuja
Supported a pupil's participation in school through structured routines, sensory-regulation strategies and classroom support, working with the parent and school.
- June 2017 to March 2019
Head of Occupational Therapy Department
Pat Silver Foundation, Wuse, Abuja
Led occupational therapy in a special needs and rehabilitation setting, including assessment, intervention planning and caregiver education.
Speaking and community
Engagements
- Keynote speaker, World Occupational Therapy Day virtual celebration, 27 October 2025: "Occupational Therapy in Action: Empowering All Abilities". Organised by Nigeria Therapy Services Firm in collaboration with Flashcells Therapy Services.
- Autism awareness training and advocacy session for JCIN Kwarapoly and LAUTECH members, 2 April 2025: "Neurodiversity Is Normal: Embracing Differences, Unlocking Potential".
- Free medical check-up and rehabilitation outreach, Hephzibah Parish, Abuja, 2018.
- Attendee, GTBank Autism Programme and Summit, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2025.
Articles by Owoyomi Adegboyega
Authorship and clinical review are separate. Where an article has been clinically reviewed, the reviewer is named on that article.
Occupational therapy (7)
- Occupational Therapy for Children in Lagos and What Families Can Expect
- Home Occupational Therapy in Lagos and Preparing for a Useful Visit
- Handwriting Difficulties and When to Ask for Occupational Therapy Support
- Sensory Needs in Everyday Life and Building a More Comfortable Routine
- Helping Children Build Dressing and Self-Care Skills
- Play-Based Occupational Therapy and Recognising Purposeful Activities
- Occupational Therapy for Adults and Rebuilding Everyday Independence
Speech and language (6)
- Speech Therapy for Children in Lagos and When to Seek Advice
- Supporting Communication at Home Between Speech Therapy Sessions
- Growing Up With More Than One Language and Speech Therapy
- Speech Clarity Difficulties and Preparing for an Assessment
- AAC and Giving Children More Ways to Communicate
- Speech Therapy for Adults After Stroke and Preparing for Recovery
School support (7)
- School Facilitation in Lagos and What a Facilitator Should Do
- School-Based Occupational Therapy and Supporting Classroom Participation
- Writing an Individualised School Support Plan That Staff Can Use
- School Readiness Beyond Letters and Numbers
- Supporting Attention in Class Without Making Stillness the Goal
- Teacher Training for Inclusive Classrooms in Lagos
- Making Home-School Therapy Communication More Useful
Behaviour support (4)
- Understanding Behaviour Before Choosing a Support Plan
- Helping Children Manage Transitions Between Activities
- Choosing Respectful Autism Support for Your Child
- Emotional Regulation and Supporting Children Through Difficult Moments
Physiotherapy (6)
- Home Physiotherapy in Lagos and What to Ask Before Booking
- Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy and How Their Roles Connect
- Supporting Children With Cerebral Palsy in Everyday Activities
- Falls Prevention at Home and Questions for Older Adults and Families
- Preparing for Rehabilitation at Home After Surgery
- Back Pain and Preparing for a Physiotherapy Consultation
Adult rehabilitation (5)
- Stroke Rehabilitation at Home in Lagos and Planning the First Steps
- Occupational Therapy After Stroke and Everyday Self-Care
- Returning to Work After Stroke or Neurological Illness
- Seating and Positioning at Home and When to Request a Review
- Rehabilitation for Older Adults and Keeping Meaningful Activities in the Plan
Mental health and wellness (10)
- Mental Health and Wellness in Lagos and Choosing the Right Support
- Stress and Making a Daily Routine More Manageable
- Caregiver Wellbeing and Asking for Practical Support
- Anxiety and Knowing When Everyday Worry Needs More Support
- Low Mood and Reconnecting With Everyday Life
- Sleep Routines and When to Ask for Help
- Workplace Wellbeing and Moving Beyond One-Off Motivational Talks
- Supporting a Child Who Feels Anxious About School
- Grief and Life Changes and Finding Support for Daily Routines
- Building a Personal Wellbeing Plan That Fits Your Life
Accessing care (5)
- Child Developmental Assessment in Lagos and What Parents Can Prepare
- Individualised Therapy Plans and What Families Should Understand
- Teletherapy in Nigeria and Questions to Ask Before Starting
- Understanding Therapy Costs in Lagos and Comparing Plans Fairly
- Community-Based Rehabilitation and Taking Therapy Goals Into Everyday Life
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