What is Paediatric Occupational Therapy?
Paediatric Occupational Therapy (OT) focuses on developing the skills that babies and young children need to carry out the daily activities and routines they do throughout their day. At Best Start OT we work in partnership with your child’s family throughout therapy and can provide OT in the right place (clinic, home, kindergarten/childcare, school) at the right time for your child.
Best Start OTs can focus on:
Play Skills
- How to play with toys
- Positioning to play and setting up the play environment for success
- Pretend or imaginary play skills
Fine Motor Skills
- Grasp and release of toys or objects
- Hand-eye coordination
- Holding and manipulating tools such as pencils or scissors
- Using 2 hands together in play
- Early drawing and handwriting abilities
- School readiness skills
Sensory Skills
- Sensory processing
- Visual skills
- Body awareness
Self-Care Skills
- Baby settling techniques and developing daily routines
- Baby massage
- Mealtimes and using cutlery
- Toileting
- Dressing
- Grooming and hygiene
Social-Emotional Development
- Early social interaction
- Sharing and turn-taking
- Making and maintaining friendships
- Emotional regulation
Learning Skills
- Attention
- Following instructions
- Problem solving
- Memory
- Organisation
Gross Motor Skills
- Motor coordination
- Motor planning
- Posture
- Balance
Ready to Give Your Child the Best Start?
If your child could benefit from paediatric occupational therapy, contact Best Start Occupational Therapy today. Let's work together to unlock your child's full potential and ensure they thrive in their early years and beyond.