Does my child need Occupational Therapy?
Does your child experience difficulties in any of their daily life activities at home, school or in the community?
Occupational therapist helps children improve independence in their activities of daily living, engage in play and enhance school performance, which in turn improves their physical and mental wellbeing.
Children that may benefit from Occupational Therapy:
Learning difficulties such as Dysgraphia and Dyslexia
Picky eaters or difficulties during mealtimes
Difficulties with social communication and play
Developmental delays
Mental health issues such as anxiety
Autistic individuals
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Down Syndrome
Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
Sensory processing and integration difficulties
Post-surgical conditions
Cerebral Palsy
*Please note that this is not an exhaustive list.
What you can do…
Parents/Caregivers: You know your child best. If you have concerns regarding your child’s development, behaviour or performance at home and school, talk to your child’s certified healthcare professionals and seek for advice.
Teachers: Early identification is important, so that your students can get support and help that they need. If you have concerns regarding your students’ performance, health or behaviour at school, raise your concerns and work together with their family and healthcare professionals to support your students in achieving their goals.
In the next few blog posts, I will be sharing on how children may present when experiencing challenges in certain skill areas, stay tuned! Please do not hesitate to contact us for further enquiries.
