Kinneret Sharfi

Dr. Kinneret Sharfi is a postdoctoral fellow and lecturer in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's Faculty of Health Sciences. Combining clinical practice with research and teaching, her work focuses on neurodevelopmental diagnoses across the lifespan and their impact on daily functioning.

• B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy, Tel Aviv University (2002)
• M.A. in Occupational Therapy, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
• Ph.D. in Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa

Her research examines connections between neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., ADHD, autism, learning disabilities) and motor/sensory/cognitive functions, emphasizing environmental support systems and WHO's ICF model implementation. She currently investigates occupational therapy workforce shortages in southern Israel under Prof. Nadav Davidovich's supervision.

Notably, Dr. Sharfi has lived in the Negev her entire life, actively promoting regional healthcare accessibility and professional retention. Her personal challenges with face recognition highlight her commitment to understanding individual differences through occupational therapy perspectives.