Occupational Therapy Resources
Conditions
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
What is it? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a group of behavioural symptoms that include inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is characterised…
Read MoreFine Motor Difficulties
What are Fine Motor Difficulties? Fine motor skills relates predominantly to our eye-hand coordination. The muscles that are used in our hands, wrists and fingers to…
Read MoreTreatments
Enliten Harness System
“Human mobility is a human right, it allows the pursuit of independence throughout life’s journey.” Cole Galloway, University of Delaware Therapies for Kids is a firm…
Read MoreIntensive Paediatric Therapy
Therapies for Kids Director, Debbie Evans, developed the Therapies for Kids Intensive Model of therapy from skills she has developed to mastery (including therapies and treatments…
Read MoreModified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT)
What is Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy? mCIMT is an evidenced based intensive treatment approach that aims to limit the use of an unaffected limb (arm…
Read MoreOccupational Therapy for Hypermobility
What is Occupational Therapy for Hypermobility? Children may have hypermobility that is diagnosed or undiagnosed when they have overly mobile joints. For some children the excessive…
Read MorePrehabilitation
What is it? Prehabilitation (or prehab) refers to a block of physiotherapy prior to surgery or botox designed to strengthen your child’s muscles, set up stretching…
Read MoreSchool Readiness Groups
What are our School Readiness Groups The School Readiness Group provides a fun and structured environment for children to learn, practise and consolidate the skills required…
Read MoreSensory Based Intervention
What is Sensory Based Intervention? Many children with and without diagnoses struggle with their sensory modulation. Some may have a diagnosis of sensory processing disorder, others…
Read MoreWilbarger Therapressure (Brushing) Protocol
What is Wilbarger Protocol? The Wilbarger Protocol involves using a soft plastic surgical brush (under the guidance of a trained therapist) to provide deep pressure and…
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Carer adjustment payment
The Carer Adjustment Payment is a one-off payment for a Carer of a child under 7 years who has been diagnosed with a severe illness, medical…
Read MoreWe can help with the following conditions
