…towards or away from each other. Choose a task where activities need to be done in a certain order e.g. making toast, getting dressed. Do the activity with the child…
…on. Encourage the child to find things for you during everyday tasks e.g. getting dressed, shopping, putting toys away. Activities Early activities “Ready, Steady, Go” games: The child needs to…
Occupational Therapists help children and young people to engage, participate and develop their independence in everyday activities (often called occupations) such as: Play Handwriting Getting dressed Going to the toilet…
My child has physical difficulties, what can be done to help? A safe route around school should be identified prior to your child starting nursery/school; this should be level, i.e….
My child has sensory difficulties, what can I do to help? Some children find ear defenders or earphones helpful in very busy noisy places If your child is sensitive to…
Zips Zips are usually the first fastenings that children learn to do. This is usually on their jacket and they always require help to put the zip together initially. Children…
…oversized and loose fitting clothes Sitting on the floor, or on a chair, where they can rest their feet on the floor whilst getting dressed removes the need for balance…
…teaching the first step and your child is completing all the other steps. This is a particularly useful technique to use when teaching a child how to get dressed or…
…the day, driving more safely, working and studying more effectively, getting more out of the activities we enjoy Good mood after a good night’s sleep we usually feel happier, and…
…for getting the answers correct etc. Once your child starts to have a better understanding of a timetable, then progress onto map reading. This will help with reducing their anxiety…