Occupational Therapy
For Children and Teenagers
Why do children and their families work with an
Occupational Therapist?
Why do children and their families work with an
Occupational Therapist?
Occupational therapy helps children develop independent living skills and participate to the best of their ability in everyday activities.
Here are some examples of what we do
Here are some examples of what we do
Sensory Processing
Sensory Processing
Response to and discrimination of touch, sound, taste, smell, sight and movement; body awareness such as over reaction to noise, hypersensitivity to touch
Perception
Perception
Recognising and copying shapes, visual memory. These skills are essential for reading and writing.
Organisational Skills
Organisational Skills
Planning, problem solving, attention and concentration. These skills are essential to manage learning, homework and reach academic goals.
Emotional Skills
Emotional Skills
Self-regulation, self-esteem, coping skills
Motor Coordination Skills
Motor Coordination Skills
Running, jumping, body coordination; using hands to manipulate objects/toys, pencil skills. Motor skills are essential to manage self-care independently.