What is Paediatric Occupational Therapy (OT)?
Paediatric Occupational Therapy helps children develop the skills they need to participate in everyday activities (or "occupations") such as playing, learning, and interacting with others. Paediatric Occupational therapists (OTs) work closely with children and families to enhance their ability to perform daily tasks and function independently.
How can an OT help your little bee?
Fine Motor Skill Development: improve fine motor skills, such as writing, typing, doing up buttons, etc.
Self care Development: improve skills for eating, dressing and toileting.
Self-regulation: create strategies and modify environments to promote and support regulation.
Cognitive and Social Skills: support children in developing thinking, problem-solving, and social skills that are essential for school and everyday interactions.
School Readiness: work on tasks like handwriting, focus, following directions, and managing classroom activities to help children succeed in school.
Paediatric Occupational Therapy focuses on empowering children to participate more fully in their world, increasing independence, and supporting family life. Through personalized therapy plans, paediatric OT’s can offer practical tools and strategies that make everyday activities more manageable and enjoyable for both children and their families.