Occupational Therapist-led sporting groups use sport as a fun and engaging way to help children build important life skills. Through movement and play, children strengthen their gross motor skills, make new friends, grow in confidence, and feel a sense of belonging. Unlike community sports, OT-led groups use sport as a therapy tool — helping children […]
READ MOREThe Role of Occupational Therapists in Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
Occupational Therapists (OTs) are crucial in helping people carry out their everyday activities on their own. They empower individuals by promoting the ability to make choices and advocate for themselves. One significant aspect of their role involves facilitating communication to support participation and engagement in everyday activities, especially in the field of Alternative and Augmentative […]
READ MOREThe Role of Occupational Therapy in Addressing Feeding Selectivity in Children
Feeding selectivity, more commonly known as “Picky Eating”, refers to a tendency of selective eating habits where the children usually display a strong food preference. It is a common challenge for children, and this could be concerning for their families as children require a healthy and balanced diet to support their overall body development and […]
READ MOREWould My Child Benefit from Group Occupational Therapy? Exploring the Advantages of Individual and Group Therapy
Whether your child has been receiving OT for some time or you’re new, you may not know the differences between individual and group occupational therapy. Parents often find themselves questioning if a group OT would benefit their child. Individual occupational therapy involves one child working alongside a dedicated therapist throughout the entire session. In contrast, […]
READ MOREUnderstanding Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) and its Distinctions
Disclaimer: In this blogpost we have utilised identify-first language in line with current preferences in the Autistic community. However, we acknowledge that everyone is on their own journey, and they have the right to choose if they prefer person-first language. Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) is an established therapeutic approach pioneered by Jean Ayres, initially designed […]
READ MORENeurodiversity Affirming Occupational Therapy
In a world that often seeks conformity, there is a rising movement that promotes the vibrant spectrum of human minds. It’s an approach that shatters the traditional mould and celebrates the intricate combination of neurological differences of each and every one of us. This perspective is known as a “neurodiversity affirming approach,” and it’s transforming […]
READ MOREUnderstanding Anxious Eaters
In the blog post titled ‘Feeding Strategies’, the readers were introduced to the contents of an occupational therapist’s (OT) feeding toolkit, as taught in Melanie Potock’s course. The post provided practical strategies for parents and therapists to create positive mealtime experiences at home. Now, the focus shifts towards understanding whether a child may be an […]
READ MOREGoal Setting at Occupational Therapy Helping Children
Goal setting is a key stage of the client journey at Occupational Therapy Helping Children and an essential component of what Occupational Therapists call ‘The OT Process’. Without occupation-centred goals, what is the aim of an Occupational Therapy session? How will outcomes be measured? Will the child be motivated to attend weekly or fortnightly therapy […]
READ MOREHow the NooK Play Sofa Can Be Used at Home to Support Therapy Goals
As Occupational Therapists, the Nook play sofa is one of our favourite activities to integrate into our therapy sessions. It is fun, practical and aligns with many of our client’s goals. Not only can it be used in therapy sessions, but it is a highly recommended product for integrating therapy into the home environment. Keep […]
READ MOREThe Art of Play in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
“Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury; the time spent engaged in it is not time that could be better spent in more formal educational pursuits”- Lay Redfield Jamison (Psychologist) If you were to walk into a paediatric OT clinic you are likely to see games, toys, swings, slides, […]
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