What is Occupational Therapy?
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Occupational Therapy helps children develop the skills they need for everyday life, including play, learning, self-care, and emotional wellbeing. A key part of this is supporting self-regulation—how a child manages their emotions, energy levels, and responses to the world around them. When regulation is difficult, it can impact behaviour, learning, and relationships. Occupational Therapy looks at the underlying sensory and developmental needs behind these challenges and provides practical, personalised strategies to help children feel calm, focused, and in control. This support helps children engage more fully at home, in school, and in daily activities, building their confidence and independence.
Occupational Therapy can be used to teach children numerous skills:
✓ Emotional regulation and Introception
✓ Handwriting and Fine motor skills
✓ Sensory Processing and Attention skills
✓ Social Skills
✓ Motor Planning
✓ Reflexology based movements
✓ Functional skills
What can be taught?
Occupational Therapy is highly comprehensive and therefore so is the process:
✓ Holistic assessment of strengths and challenges
✓ Personalised strategies for home and school
✓ Clear goals to build confidence and independence
✓ Detailed reports and recommendations
What can you expect?
We start with a detailed assessment that helps build a clear understanding of your child’s strengths and needs through observations, standardised assessments, and parent input.
You will then receive a comprehensive report with key findings, SMART goals, and practical recommendations for support at home, school, and beyond.
How Does an Occupational Therapy Work?
Then, if therapy is recommended, a personalised plan will outline the frequency and duration of sessions, which are typically weekly. Therapy will focus on practical, meaningful goals, with strategies for home and clear guidance on next steps
Progress is regularly reviewed so that the therapeutic plan can be adjusted accordingly to meet your child’s changing needs.
Ongoing communication and support is provided to families, and where needed schools, to ensure that therapy remains relevant, effective, and meaningful as your child continues to develop both at home and at school.