Occupational Therapy

Support Services Occupational Therapy

What is Occupational Therapy?

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