Occupational Therapy
Paediatric Occupational Therapy is a specialist field that applies scientific, yet functional approaches and techniques to improve a child’s engagement and independence in their daily occupations. These occupations include play, social interaction, self-care, and scholastic performance.
Paediatric OTs have an expert understanding of paediatric development and conditions. OTs are thus able to identify why a child may be struggling to carry out or excel at specific daily activities, learning tasks, or social situations.
individual occupational therapy
We follow a client-centred approach to each individual’s therapy plan and structure one-to-one therapeutic sessions in ways that are enjoyable and stimulating for the child.
It is important to keep in mind that overcoming challenges cannot solely rest on weekly OT sessions in isolation. In our experience, the most successful therapeutic interventions are the ones where parents and school staff are routinely applying strategies in the home and school environment, thus our collaborative methods aim to empower everyone involved with the child.
Common difficulties we treat:
- Sensory processing difficulties/disorders
- Praxis/motor planning
- Motor skills – gross and fine
- Visual perceptual skills affecting reading, learning, and writing
- Handwriting difficulties
- Self-care skills
- Postural control – including balance and coordination
Common conditions we treat:
- Sensory processing difficulties/disorders
- Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy and other neuro-atypical conditions
- Autism and other social communication difficulties
- Developmental delays
- Emotional and Self-regulation difficulties
- Learning difficulties (Dyslexia, ADHD/ADD)
- Chromosomal disorders
group occupational therapy
Our group therapy sessions have been very popular amongst parents, schools… and children! Group therapy is a great way to enhance motivation for engagement and participation, especially in areas of skill development that can be daunting and demotivating for children to work on.
Group therapy is offered to children aged 3 ½ – 8 years and is delivered in a small group setting of 3 – 5 children where similar needs exist. Handwriting groups, including half term and holiday Occupational Therapy Clubs, are especially popular.