Occupational therapy is the science of looking and treating a child as a total entity by means of appropriate and graded activities, to ensure optimal functioning in the following areas:
Gross motor performance e.g. posture, balance, bilateral integration and motor planning
Fine motor skills e.g. writing, use of scissors, eating utensils, etc.
Visual perceptual skills
Activities of daily living e.g. self-care, life skills, leisure time, play
Occupational therapy services
Occupational therapy evaluations and treatment
Designing assistive devices and adaptations to enable learners to function as independently as possible in daily life
Designing hand splints
Treatment services
Occupational therapy evaluations and treatment
Designing assistive devices and adaptations to enable learners to function as independently as possible in daily life
