Play is considered the occupation of the child and their primary means of discovering their environments, bodies and senses for learning. Occupational Therapists utilise play as a medium for purposeful participation and interaction to enhance skills globally for children who have delays in scholastic, social or self-care participation. This includes the following difficulties and/or diagnosis:
Common developmental areas treated in OT
- Fine motor skills (Handwriting, drawing and cutting skills)
- Gross motor skills (Coordination, ball skills, balance)
- Midline crossing and bilateral integration (Establishing dominance, coordination)
- Motor planning / Praxis
- Postural development
- Visual perceptual skills (Reading, writing and numerical skills)
- Attention and concentration
- Independence
- Emotional regulation
- Social participation
Common diagnosis treated in OT
- Developmental Delays
- Learning Difficulties
- Sensory Processing Disorders
- Autistic Spectrum Disorders
- Cerebral Palsy
- Genetic Disorders
- Dyspraxia
- Dyslexia
- AD(H)D
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Hearing and Visual Impairments
Occupational Therapists follow a holistic, family-centered approach to encourage development, independence and each child achieving their full potential.
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