Occupational Therapy
Fussy eating.
Fussy eating can be a normal part of childhood development and although food refusal can be frustrating for families, many children go through this stage. It is expected that a child’s appetite will fluctuate over time depending on how much they are growing or how active they are. The early stages of life are also…
Read MoreOT in a Nutshell
You wouldn’t be the first person to wonder what Occupational Therapy is all about. As Occupational Therapists (OT’s), we get asked about what we do all the time: “Are you a bit like a Physio?” or “Do you put hand-rails in people’s homes” or “OT’s don’t do mental health do they?” – these are just…
Read MoreWhy Occupational Therapy for Your Child?
“Occupational Therapists use a knowledge base of neurology, anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, child development, psychology, psychosocial development, activity-task analysis and therapeutic techniques. They are trained to treat clients holistically, addressing their cognitive, emotional and physical needs through functional, activity-based treatment” (Williams and Shellenberger, 1996, p.5-6). It is common for parents to worry that their child is…
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