Occupational Therapy
PROMOTING ENGAGEMENT AND THINKING​
What is OT?
Occupational therapy aims to help children fully engage in their daily activities and social interactions. The "occupations" of children encompass various components of their daily routines, such as getting dressed, brushing their teeth, washing their hands, tying their shoes, getting ready for school doing homework, eating, and playing with friends.
At Thinkering Kids, I provide specialized DIR® Floortime-based occupational therapy that goes beyond traditional methods. My approach involves purposeful and dynamic activities designed to empower children to develop inner motivation, think critically, solve problems, and unleash their creativity. Rather than simply following instructions and practicing skills, I guide them to become confident, independent learners who are prepared to face challenges.
Skills addressed by OT include:
- Sensory Processing
- Executive Functions
- Engagement
- Play Skills
- Self-regulation (self-calming and attention/focus
- Writing
- Fine motor skills and posture
- Independence across self care and daily activities
How we do it...
- Build a rapport with the child
- Promote and support their Think(er)ing processing
- Use toys, games to work on developing skills
- Follow their interest to motivate them to actively participate in activities
- Foster their creativity
- Understand and respect their sensory needs, learning styles, challenges and strengths
- Practice mindfulness for self-control
- Work as part of their team