The classroom struggle is very real for the left-handed child - from sharpening a pencil and smudged ink to using a mouse and writing in spiral-bound notebooks. While being a left-hander these days doesn’t come with the stigma and social pressure to change handedness as it did in previous generations, being left-handed in a right-handed world certainly still requires some adaptations. Barak Obama, Prince William, singer PINK, Oprah Winfrey, Bart Simpson and Elsa from Frozen all have one thing … [Read more...] about Helping your left-handed child succeed in a right-handed orientated classroom
Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Scented Play Dough and how to use it in feeding therapy
Scented play dough is a great a way of building muscles in young children’s hands, providing and opportunity for “heavy work” for a young child or a play activity to keep children busy and entertained. Playing with play dough supports creative development and for children to use their imagination in a play situation. At Sprouts Child Occupational Therapy we have also been using scented play dough during feeding therapy sessions as one treatment method for children who have sensory processing or … [Read more...] about Scented Play Dough and how to use it in feeding therapy
Sensory processing difficulties and toothbrushing – how to help your child stop battling toothbrushing
“Help my child won’t brush their teeth” is a comment we often hear from parents. Many children struggle with toothbrushing, but for some it’s a real battle. Does your child refuse to open their mouth or gag on the toothpaste? There are a variety of reasons why your child may experience difficulties with toothbrushing, including their sensory processing skills and motor skills. I’m sure you’ll all agree that optimal oral health is important in maintaining general health and well-being. The … [Read more...] about Sensory processing difficulties and toothbrushing – how to help your child stop battling toothbrushing
Simply what is Paediatric Occupational Therapy?
Having worked in paediatric occupational therapy for a while now, I often get asked, “what does an Occupational Therapist actually do”? So here is my explanation of what Occupational Therapy with children is all about… Occupational therapists are healthcare professionals who help people of all ages (babies, children, adults and older adults) therapy to enable them to engage in activities (or what we call ‘Occupations’) that they need, want or are expected to do throughout their daily lives. … [Read more...] about Simply what is Paediatric Occupational Therapy?