We recognise that every child is unique and as such, our approach to therapy is tailored
and personalised to meet the needs and goals of your children’s development.
The Developmental Approach to OT is a framework that focuses on supporting the child’s development across multiple domains, including motor, sensory, cognitive, social, emotional, and self-regulation skills, based on their developmental stage and individual needs. This approach emphasises the child’s ability to grow and develop skills in a sequential manner, where each stage builds upon the previous one. It ensures therapy is aligned with the child’s natural developmental progression.
OT Kids endeavours to use a client-centered approach where the needs, preferences, values, and goals of the child and their family are at the center of the therapy process. This approach emphasizes collaboration between the therapist, the child, and their family, ensuring that the interventions and goals are tailored to the unique needs and circumstances of the child. The child’s individuality, strengths, and challenges are recognized and respected, and their active participation in therapy is encouraged. The family, including parents and caregivers, plays a crucial role in the therapy process. Their insights, observations, and experiences are valued, as they have the best understanding of the child’s day-to-day challenges. The therapist works with the family to incorporate therapy goals into everyday routines at home, school, and in the community.
OT Kids uses a play based approach. This is an approach that uses play as the primary medium for therapeutic intervention to support a child’s development and address their specific needs. Play is considered a natural and essential activity for children, as it promotes learning, emotional regulation, social skills, motor development, and cognitive growth. By integrating play into therapy, pediatric OTs can engage children in a fun and meaningful way while working on specific therapeutic goals.
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