Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy helps children develop the physical, sensory, and daily-living skills they need to take part confidently in everyday life.
Occupational Therapy addresses sensory, motor, and self-care skills, enabling children to perform daily tasks independently. OT involves activities to improve fine motor skills, sensory processing, and eye-hand coordination.
Therapy looks like play but is carefully planned. Each activity targets a specific skill, and you are shown simple ways to keep progress going at home.
Conditions treated
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- ADHD / ADD
- Sensory processing differences — over- or under-sensitivity to sound, touch, or movement
- Fine-motor difficulties, including handwriting and using tools
- Gross-motor coordination and balance difficulties
- Difficulties with self-care: dressing, feeding, toileting
- Eye-hand coordination and visual-motor integration difficulties
- Cerebral Palsy
- Down syndrome
Our approach
The whole child, not one skill
We look at how movement, senses, attention, and confidence interact — because in real life, they never work in isolation.
Therapy that feels like play
Children work hardest when they are having fun. Every session is built around activities your child wants to do, each chosen with a purpose.
Skills that transfer
A skill only matters if it shows up at home and at school. We practise for real life, and coach you on supporting it between sessions.
What to expect
Initial consultation
Tell us what everyday tasks look like for your child — mealtimes, dressing, schoolwork, play. We watch your child in action and listen carefully.
Assessment and plan
A structured look at motor, sensory, and self-care skills becomes a clear, written plan with goals you can understand.
Regular sessions
Active, playful sessions targeting the skills that matter most for your child's independence.
Review and adjust
Goals are reviewed with you regularly, and home activities are updated as skills grow.
Meet the therapist
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Common questions about occupational therapy
What is sensory processing, in plain words?
It is how the brain handles information from the senses. Some children are overwhelmed by everyday sounds or textures; others seek out strong sensations. Therapy helps the child respond more comfortably.
My child's handwriting is very poor. Can OT help?
Often, yes. Handwriting depends on posture, hand strength, coordination, and visual-motor skills — all things occupational therapy works on directly.
Do I need to buy special equipment for home?
Usually not. Most home activities use everyday household items. If something specific would genuinely help, we will explain why first.
Not sure if occupational therapy is the right fit?
That's exactly what a consultation is for. Tell us what you've noticed, and we'll tell you honestly what we think.