The use of our hands is crucial for every day tasks. For school aged children, fine motor control, strength and dexterity is essential for academic success. 

• Handwriting 

• Typing 

• Scissors 

• Dressing skills - buttons, zips, shoelaces 

• Eating with cutlery

Access to technology has never been as important as it is today. Technological advancements have made it simpler for individuals with disabilities to connect and communicate with others. 

• Typing 

• Dictation - Text to speech 

• Communication systems via switching, eye gaze and touch 

• Accessibility apps, programs and softwares 

Life skills are essential in building independence and confidence. These skills are the foundation to promote life long success and enrich daily life. 

• Dressing 

• Toileting  

• Cooking

• Accessing public transport  

For individuals with physical disabilities it is imperative that high quality assistive technology is prescribed. Our occupational therapists have extensive experience with a range of assistive technology: 

• Shower/ toilet commodes

• Supportive bed and mattress     

• Second skin 

• Complex home modifications 

• Car modifications 

Many children and young adults experience sensory processing challenges. These challenges can often impede their ability to complete day to day activities and engage in curriculum based tasks. 

• Sensory profile and sensory needs assessment 

• Structured sensory tools 

• Implementation of sensory program across the client's environments e.g school, home etc  

• Sensory motor programs 

Play skills are important for the early development of motor skills, social skills and cognitive abilities. Through play, children learn about the world around them, problem solve and form social connections. 

• Assessment of play skills

• How to facilitate play amongst peers and adults 

• Different types of play - imaginary, construction etc.

• Play modifications for children with physical disabilities to promote inclusion