Occupational Therapy
Building Skills for Everyday Life
Our Occupational Therapy service supports children to develop the skills they need to participate confidently and independently in everyday activities at school, at home and in the community.
Independence
Participation
Confidence
Wellbeing
How We Can Help
We provide individualised, evidence-based support to help children overcome challenges and build the skills they need to thrive.
Fine Motor Skills
Developing control and coordination for writing, cutting, using tools and manipulating small objects.
Gross Motor Skills
Improving balance, coordination, strength and body awareness for movement and play.
Self-Care Skills
Supporting independence with dressing, toileting, handwashing, eating and personal routines.
Sensory Integration
Helping children to understand and manage sensory information for improved focus and regulation.
Posture & Seating
Assessing and supporting optimal posture and ergonomic seating for learning and participation.
Environmental Support
Adapting environments and tasks to promote access, safety and independence.
Sensory Integration
We use sensory rich activities and specialist equipment to help children process and respond to sensory information.
- Improved attention and concentration
- Better emotional regulation
- Increased confidence
- Greater participation in daily activities
- Tactile
- Vestibular
- Proprioceptive
- Visual
- Auditory
Why Occupational Therapy?
- Helps children take part in the activities that matter most to them
- Builds the skills needed for learning, play and social interaction
- Supports emotional regulation and self-confidence
- Promotes independence now and in the future
- Works collaboratively with families, schools and other professionals
Our Approach
We take a child-centred, strengths-based approach that is practical, engaging and meaningful.
Our therapists work closely with children, families and schools to set goals, create strategies and celebrate progress every step of the way.
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Examples of Activities
Core Strength
Building strength and stability for better control and posture.
Balance & Coordination
Improving balance, timing and body awareness.
Motor Planning
Developing planning and sequencing skills for everyday tasks.
Sensory Exploration
Supporting sensory processing and body regulation.
Fine Motor Skills
Strengthening hand control and hand-eye coordination.
Body Awareness
Understanding how the body moves and feels.