Occupational Therapy

Fine Motor Skills

Fine motor skills are the more delicate and refined movements used by our hands for tasks such as drawing, writing, buttons, zippers and so much more.

Sensory Processing

Every day we experience a variety of senses such as touch, smell, sound, taste and sight. We use our senses to interact with our environments and live our lives.

Toileting and Self Care

Self-care refers to the daily tasks people complete to take care of themselves independently. Some of these daily tasks include toileting, bathing, feeding and sleep.

Visual Perception

Visual perception relates to our brains ability to make sense of the information our eyes see, such as size, shape, location, and movement.

Gross Motor Skills

Gross motor skills refers to movements made by the larger muscle groups of our body which enable us to complete tasks such as running, jumping, climbing.

Handwriting

Handwriting is a complex skill that requires the coordination of motor, visual, sensory, and cognitive abilities. It is a fundamental skill we require in everyday life.

Social Skills and Play

Social skills are the foundation of sustaining positive relationships with others. Social skills are crucial for making friends and maintaining relationships in daily life.

Emotional Regulation

Emotional regulation skills are how we manage our emotions and behaviour in everyday life. Some children may have trouble regulating these emotions.

Functional Assessments

Functional assessments are specialist assessments conducted by a occupational therapist to understand your functional abilities in relation to living daily activities.

Attention Skills

The ability to stay focused to a task and keep it there is known as attention. Attention can be affected by motivation, self-esteem, and some disabilities.