The in’s and out’s of study, placement, and juggling life commitments as an OT student Written by Merinda Griffith Occupational Therapy, What is it and what does it involve? Occupational Therapy (OT) looks at promoting health and well-being by assisting individuals to participate in everyday, meaningful occupations. As a professional, OT involves understanding a range […]
READ MOREOccupational Therapy – What to Expect from a Kid’s OT Service
1. Initial Phone Call When you phone an Occupational Therapy practice for children, the person on the end of the line should be engaging and generally interested in how they can best help you and your child. They will take a few personal details and find out why you are looking for Occupational Therapy services […]
READ MOREA Day in the Life of a Paediatric O.T.
Although many of your children may have had Occupational Therapy in the past, you may not know what an OT’s day-to-day routine consists of! Over the years I have many people ask what it is I do throughout the day, and I always wish there was just a few more hours in the week to […]
READ MOREDoes Your Child Need Occupational Therapy?
How do you know if your child needs Occupational Therapy?
These are some of the red flags to look out for: –
· Does your child have difficulty hopping, skipping, and catching a ball?
· Are they clumsy, frequently trip and bump into things?
· Do they struggle to keep up with their peers in their sporting team?
· Do they struggle to hold a pencil correctly?
· Can they use scissors efficiently?
· Have they got weak fingers and poor dexterity?
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