10 Ways Occupational Therapy can support your child’s learning and development
Have you thought your child may benefit from occupational therapy, however you’re not sure whether this is for you? We hear this frequently in our day to day with parents, and it’s often a case of “you don’t know what you don’t know”, until you have that ahhh-haaa! moment. And this is absolutely okay. As parents we experience so many firsts with our children that we may not realise the smallest change to their weekly routine may benefit their learning experience exponentially.
There are, however, a large variety of ways that occupational therapy can benefit your child in many aspects of their development and navigating day-to-day life.
Adelaide Paediatrics provides a wide range of activities across the scope of occupational therapy, tailored to each child’s specific goals and needs.
Various movement activities can support and assist your child’s learning.
Your child’s independence
Occupational therapy works to help children become more independent and ultimately self-sufficient. Occupational therapy offers great benefits for children who might be struggling with everyday fine and gross motor tasks like using a toothbrush, holding a pencil, catching a ball, organising a backpack.
It can also help children who struggle with self-regulation and sensory processing issues.
We use a holistic approach to work together with your children and your family
10 ways to support your child’s learning
Handwriting
Difficulty with forming letters and numbers, and copying them
Grasping a pencil and putting it to paper.
Sensory Integration
How your child processes, interprets and responds to what they hear, see, smell, taste, and touch.
Fine Motor Skills
Writing
Holding small objects
Buttoning clothes
Gross Motor Skills
Running
Crawling
Swimming
Self Help Skills
Getting dressed
Combing hair
Going to the bathroom
Feeding mealtime management
Picky eaters
Limited diet
Texture aversions
Disability conditions, including:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Down Syndrome
Behavioural issues and positive behaviour support
Emotional regulation
Persistence
Concentration
Consistency
Social Skills
Interacting with peers
Sharing
Taking turns
Self-regulation
Form and function
Emotional regulation
Productivity
It’s important to us here at Adelaide Paediatrics to use a holistic approach when it comes to your child’s occupational therapy. We know that every child is different and has a unique set of needs. Taking into account their physical, emotional, sensory, social and cognitive abilities is important when assessing how we work together.
We love to see your child grow and develop which ultimately helps them at school, at home and everywhere in between.
For a little more information or help with your child’s learning and development, we’d love you to reach out to us here at Adelaide Paediatrics.
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Adelaide Paediatrics Ashford
Suite 28, Level 3 Ashford Specialist Centre
57-59 Anzac Highway
Ashford SA 5035T: 08 7123 6171
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Adelaide Paediatrics Bedford Park
Mark Oliphant Building
8/5 Laffer Drive
Bedford Park
SA 5042T: 08 7123 6149
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Adelaide Paediatrics Elizabeth Vale
32 Oldham Road
Elizabeth Vale
SA 5112T: 08 7123 6148
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Adelaide Paediatrics Kensington Park
360 Magill Road
Kensington Park SA 5068T: 08 7123 6176
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Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
71 Henley Beach Road
Mile End SA 5031T: 08 7123 6147
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Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale
221-223 Main South Road
Morphett Vale SA 5162T: 08 7123 6163
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Adelaide Paediatrics Mount Barker
2/50 Victoria Road
Mount Barker SA 5251T: 08 7123 6175
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Adelaide Paediatrics North Adelaide
Calvary Hospital
89 Strangways Terrace
North Adelaide SA 5006T: 08 7123 6173
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Adelaide Paediatrics Wayville
The Terraces
4-6 Goodwood Road
Wayville SA 5034T: 08 7123 6177
F: 08 7123 0821