Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy and How occupational therapist can help?

Our OT’s has vast experience working with children with a range of diverse physical, sensory, emotional, social and learning needs, and many with diagnoses including the below highlighted but not limited to:

Autism/ Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Dyspraxia/ Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)

Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder / Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD/ADD)

General Learning Disability (GLD)

Specific Learning Disability (SLD)

Global Developmental Delay (GDD)

Genetic Conditions e.g. Down Syndrome, Williams Syndrome

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

OT helps for children who do not have a specific diagnosis but may be experiencing functional challenges which is impacting on their everyday Occupations like Self-care, School and Leisure activities. These children may need OT support and strategies put in place to help them reach their full potential.

Common areas of concern that OT can help with:

Sensory Integration & Processing

Handwriting

Self-regulation: to manage own behaviour and emotions

Attention and Concentration

Self-care Skills

Gross Motor Skills

Fine Motor Skills

Motor Coordination

Motor Planning

Visual Motor Integration

Visual Perceptual Skills

Executive Functioning

Organisational Skills

Assessments

Full OT Comprehensive Assessment

Handwriting Assessment ( Preschool, Primary School Starter, Secondary School Transition)

Assistive Technology Assessment ( Laptop, Tablet)

Sensory Processing Assessment

Visual Perceptual and Visual Motor Assessment

Environmental Assessment and Modifications