Ayse Soncu is a lecturer in the occupational therapy department at Wits University. She is actively involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and is committed to student mentorship, fostering academic excellence and professional growth. Ayse advocates for the use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to support effective interdisciplinary communication among health professionals. Her research interests focus on work practice and its importance for adolescent and adult health and well-being.