Occupational Therapy for Children
Children need to grow, learn and play. Some children have difficulties in all or one of these areas and an Occupational Therapist can help them improve social and practical skills to develop and live a satisfying and meaningful life. This includes children with Autism or sensory needs.
Paediatric Occupational Therapists can help your child if they are having trouble with:
- Self-care e.g. dressing, eating
- Fine motor skills e.g. cutting, drawing
- Gross motor skills e.g. “whole body” movements, jumping, balance, kicking a ball
- Play skills
- Organisation and motor planning skills
School skills e.g. handwriting, concentrating, mixing with other children or sensory processing skills