Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin

Emer Murphy

Emer Murphy is a Senior Occupational Therapist working in the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities in the School of Education, Trinity College Dublin.

The primary aim of Occupational Therapy is to facilitate people to participate in meaningful occupations. These are the daily activities that people want and need to do. Emer supports students and graduates to participate in college life and internships by supporting them to learn and develop skills, by adapting activities or materials or by adapting environments. Emer works primarily with graduates and employers who participate in the internship programmes.

Emer has an Honours Degree and a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy. She is registered with Coru and is a member of the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI). Emer has extensive clinical experience both in Ireland and abroad, primarily working with people with intellectual disabilities.

Emer’s research areas include mentoring, inclusion in the work place, power dynamics and accessible environments and information.