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An occupational therapist supporting an adult through mobility practice

Assistive Technology

Assistive technology for increased independence

Equipment that helps you do the things your disability makes hard. What is available, what it costs, who arranges it, and what changes when the nearest supplier is hours away.

A child turning a Rubik's cube over in their hands, working a problem through step by step

Free resource

A problem solving printable, free for your fridge door

When something goes wrong, children often know they are upset long before they know what to do about it. This free print out gives them a simple, repeatable set of steps to fall back on.

An occupational therapist sitting on the floor with two children during a session

Sensory

Sensory processing: what is it?

Do you often hear at your child's doctor's appointment or parent teacher interviews the words "sensory processing" and think, what is that?

An occupational therapist going through a plan with a parent and their child

School & Learning

Learning support: children with disabilities

Ten per cent of school students aged 5 to 18 have a disability, and 89% of them are in mainstream schooling. Here is what learning support means in practice.

An occupational therapist guiding a child through a drawing task at a desk

Development

Synching sights and moves: your visual motor skills primer

Lennon and McCartney wrote around 180 songs together. It is one of the great partnerships, but it is eclipsed by the one between your eyes and your body.

Two children forming letter shapes together on the floor

School & Learning

School readiness and the role of occupational therapy

A child's preparedness to start school is about far more than basic academic skills. The six elements that matter, and what to do when one is lagging.

Hands writing a note at a desk beside a jar of pens

School & Learning

Helping kids adjust to going back to school

The move from carefree holidays to a structured routine is hard on children and parents alike. Six questions worth working through before term starts.

An occupational therapist and a child stacking coloured rings together

Development

Developing motor skills through play

Obstacle courses, balance beams, finger painting and playdough. Games that build the gross and fine motor skills children need, using what you already own.

A child exploring textured letter shapes with their hands on a soft rug

Sensory

Sensory play at home, with everyday items

You do not need specialised equipment. Five activities built from rice, flour, water and whatever the garden offers, plus what to watch for at each age.

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