What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapy (OT) is the use of assessments and interventions that focus on helping children develop skills in their main areas of life: self-care, school and play.

Intervention uses purposeful activities, strategies and accommodations aimed at improving the child’s overall level of independence. OT supports children with various needs by improving their physical, psychological, social, sensory awareness and motor function. It also enhances their self esteem, social skills and general well being.

Who can benefit
from Occupational Therapy?

OT can assist children who have the following diagnoses:

 

  • Sensory Processing Disorder
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Developmental Delays
  • Dyspraxia
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • Physical Disabilities

OT's can also support children with the following difficulties:

  • Over or under sensitivity to touch, sight, sound, movement and/or heights
  • Fidgety, restless and seeks movement opportunities  throughout the day
  • Easily distracted, especially within a classroom environment
  • Lacks independence in Activities of Daily living
  • Feeding Difficulties
  • Poor sleeping patterns
  • Picky/Fussy Eater
  • Poor postural control, balance and/or muscle tone
  • Gross motor difficulties
  • Delays in motor milestones
  • Poor coordination skills
  • Poor motor planning skills
  • Poor organizational skills
  • Fine motor difficulties
  • Handwriting difficulties
  • Visual Perceptual difficulties
  • Poor social skills
  • Emotional and behavioral concerns

The Services
 that are offered at
OT for Kids:

  • Comprehensive initial assessments
  • Screenings and observations (pre-school and school aged)
  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy
  • School visits
  • Home visits
  • Parent / teacher / caregiver training, education and workshops
  • Occupational Therapy resources, home programmes and products
  • Holistic sleep coaching for babies, toddlers and children

About Us

Based in KwaZulu-Natal, OT for Kids is an Occupational Therapy practice that helps children reach their potential.

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