What is occupational therapy for children? Occupational Therapy (OT) for children, also referred to as a form of early intervention, is a specialised form of therapy that focuses on helping children develop, improve, or restore the skills they need to…
What is joint attention? Joint attention is a behaviour in which two people focus on an object or event, for the purpose of interacting with each other. It is a form of early social and communicative behaviour. Joint attention involves…
Can you imagine how it would feel if every sight, sound and touch were unbearably intense? Or if those senses were greatly diminished? The sensory systems are vital for knowing what’s happening in our bodies and interacting with each other…
Kids blowing bubbles – it’s amazing how something so simple can deliver so much fun and laughter. But did you know this humble activity is part of the toolkit for many therapists working with children? The combination of water and…
Do you ever think about how you navigate your environment and interact with people? Many of us take sensory processing for granted. For children, sensory play is vital for health development. Some children have issues with one or more sensory…
It might surprise you to learn that about one in twenty people you’ll meet has a rare disease. While each disease in this group is statistically rare – affecting less than 1 in 2,000 people – there are around 1.2 million…
What is hand preference Hand preference refers to the consistent tendency to use one hand over the other during skilled tasks. The preferred hand is the one that your child usually uses during activities that only need one hand, such…
Fine motor skills are the group of skills needed for manipulating small objects with the hands and fingers. It involves using the small muscles in the hands, and includes activities such as grasping, pinching objects between the fingertips and holding…
One of the biggest challenges faced by parents with young children is toilet training toddlers. The most effective time to begin toilet training is between 24 to 32 months of age. Keep in mind that all children develop differently and…
Macaroni threading is a cheap activity to do at home, and a great way to help develop children’s fine motor skills – the small muscles in their hands. What you need to get started Macaroni – larger macaroni such as…
