Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Paediatric occupational therapists look at the relationship between the child, their occupational roles - the activities they need to perform in self-care, play, school- and a range of other factors, including how they regulate their emotions and respond to challenges.
Occupational therapists can support children in everyday activities such as:
– Fine motor skills like drawing and writing
– Gross motor skills like climbing, balance, ball skills
– Social skills like sharing and taking turns, making friends
– Sensory development
– Challenging behaviour
– Concentration/attention
– Managing emotions
– Skills for participation in daily routines i.e., teeth brushing, dressing, toileting, bedtime routines
– Fussy eating
– Adaptations and modifications to the environment for participation in meaningful activities for the child AND family.
How can Occupational Therapy help your child?
Occupational therapy can be provided in a range of settings from the clinic to school or kinder and can help a child and their care givers to:
– Gain a better understanding of the child’s illness, disability or difficulties
– Learn ways to maximize the child’s performance in everyday living
– Promote and nurture the child’s strengths and self-esteem
Meet our Occupational Therapists:
Occupational Therapist