What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy supports children in developing the skills they need to participate confidently in everyday life. Our goal is to help children thrive at home, at school, and in the community by building independence, confidence, and resilience.
Occupational Therapy helps children succeed in the activities that are meaningful to them by focusing on their strengths and interests.
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Learn to Thrive Occupational Therapy supports children with a broad range of developmental, emotional, and functional needs. This includes Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, developmental delays, learning difficulties, experiences of trauma, and anxiety. We also assist children with emotional regulation challenges, sensory processing needs, motor skill development, school readiness, and everyday living skills.
How can OT help your child?
FINE MOTOR SKILLS
Developing skills like handwriting, cutting, scissor use, pencil grasp, and self-care tasks such as dressing and feeding.
GROSS MOTOR SKILLS
Improving coordination, balance, and whole-body movements, including running, jumping, and ball skills.
SCHOOL READINESS SKILLS
Supporting attention, social skills, and other abilities that help children start school confidently and succeed in the classroom.
SENSORY PROCESSING
Helping children manage sensitivities or under-responsiveness to sights, sounds, touch, or movement, so they can engage comfortably in everyday life.
SELF-CARE SKILLS
Building independence in daily routines such as dressing, feeding, grooming, and toileting.
PLAY & SOCIAL SKILLS
Encouraging engagement in play, fostering friendships, and developing social confidence.
LEARNING & ATTENTION
Supporting focus, organisation, and learning, including strategies for children with learning differences or challenges.
EMOTIONAL REGULATION SKILLS
Helping children recognise, understand, and manage their emotions to feel more confident and in control.
