With Occupational Therapy week celebrations kicking off over the weekend, I thought this would be a great chance to answer some questions about Paediatric Occupational Therapy and rediscover some of the things that make OT so great! What is OT? Occupational therapy is an allied health profession that focusses on building skills and improving participation…
Happy Occupational Therapy Week!
What is Sensory processing?
I get asked a lot about sensory processing disorder or sensory sensitivities by parents wondering why their child is over sensitive to noise, or won’t eat crunchy foods and many other presentations of sensory problems. First of all many parents have trouble getting a diagnosis of sensory processing problems and they want to know why….
WHAT IS SENSORY INTEGRATION
As a parent you may have heard the term Sensory Integration used more and more frequently these days when a teacher, therapist or Doctor is discussing your child in regards to some difficulties they
WHY DO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST’S CORRECT PENCIL GRIP?
Why does it really matter? A question I am constantly being asked as an Occupational Therapist by concerned parents for a good reason!
Pencil grip isn’t just about being able to hold a pencil in the correct way for writing, it sets up posture, core strength and muscle tone. An incorrect pencil grip can lead to learning difficulties, pain and other issues.
WHY OUTDOOR PLAY IS IMPORTANT FOR KIDS
What is outdoor play? Outdoor play is defined simply as “play activities that occur outside of a building”.
TRAVELLING WITH KIDS
Many of you may be ready to start travelling to see family and friends over the Christmas/New Year period.
SENSORY INTEGRATION AND DEPRIVATION IN AUTISM
Does your child becomes upset and will not touch objects such as sand or dirt, or do they become upset with tags on their clothing rubbing against their skin?
This often requires the parent or carer to avoid certain routines or activities or objects in order to manage the child distress over these sensory experiences.