Occupational Therapy

• It teaches life skills
• Uses play, fun, and practice
• Helps the body and brain work better
• Done by trained therapists

OT is important in these scenarios when children struggle with completing daily activities. OT teaches them how to eat, dress, write, play and remain calm.

For strength, concentration and confidence. It also works on hand-eye coordination, balance, and understanding of things. It makes them excited and happy about school and life.

 Children who have difficulty performing basic daily life activities benefit from Occupational Therapy. It promotes their growth, independence and confidence at home as well as in school.

• Late to sit, walk, or talk
• Can’t feed or dress themselves properly

• Avoids eye contact
• Doesn’t like changes in routine
• Sensitive to noise or touch

• Can’t sit still
• Easily distracted
• Messy with tasks

• Hates tags, loud sounds, or bright lights
• Crashes into things
• Doesn’t like hugs or touching

• Trouble with balance or coordination
• Struggles to use hands or fingers
• Can’t do tasks like buttoning or using spoons

• Poor handwriting
• Can’t hold a pencil right
• Struggles with cutting or pasting

• Gets upset easily
• Can’t follow routines
• Avoids social situations

 Occupational therapy will benefit a child if he/she is uncomfortable with performing day-to-day tasks.

• Difficulty with communication
• Limited social interactions
• Repetitive behaviours
• Walking, crawling, sitting difficulty
• Inattention / Hyperactivity / Impulsivity
• Delayed speech and language skills
• Emotional outbursts (related to sensory overload)
• Limited play range or short attention during play
• Sleeping/eating/toileting difficulties
• Unaware of personal space
• Clumsiness or frequent falls
• Avoidance of eye contact
• Not hearing what's said (possible hearing issues)
• Difficulty following routines

• Difficulty with motor skills (covers scissor, pencil use)
• Inattention / Hyperactivity
• Trouble with social skills
• Difficulty with daily tasks
• Poor memory retention
• Trouble with fine motor skills (e.g., buttoning)
• Difficulty with hand-eye coordination
• Difficulty with understanding/expressing language
• School readiness concerns
• No consistent hand dominance
• Difficulty transitioning between tasks
• Trouble jumping feet together
• Clumsiness / frequent falls (though mentioned in 0–3, not repeated here)
• Slow learning progress
• Underdeveloped dressing, eating, toileting (though broadly implied, not specific)

• Poor concentration
• Academic challenges (reading, writing, math)
• Trouble following instructions
• Poor memory retention
• Difficulty with motor and coordination skills
• Difficulty with expressive and receptive language
• Poor problem-solving skills
• Poor organisation
• Underdeveloped physical skills (distinct from motor skills)

 Pediatric Occupational Therapy helps kids to develop skills and confidence for the overall development al growth.

• Helps kids write, button clothes, and use spoons
• Makes it easier to handle loud noises or rough textures
• Improves balance for running, jumping, and playing
• Teaches kids how to dress, eat, and take care of themselves
• Helps focus better in school and finish tasks
• Builds confidence by learning new skills
• Creates daily routines that are easy to follow

• Eating
• Dressing
• Brushing

• Holding a pencil
• Using scissors
• Gripping a spoon

• Sitting properly
• Climbing stairs
• Playing safely

• Sitting in class
• Listening to instructions
• Completing tasks

• Do things on their own
• Feel confident
• Learn life skills