Blog - Category: Motor Skills
05
Apr 2024
Have You had any Falls Recently…?
A fall isn't just an event that results in an injury or bruise... even if you regularly stumble you could be at risk. Check out our blog for advice on how to manage 'falls' risks and live life to the ...
04
Jul 2022
Winter Warmers: Indoor Movement Activities for Kids
With the arrival of Winter it can be hard for children to play outdoors. Our blog has some amazing indoor activities to encourage movement and play for motor skill development...
07
Jun 2022
Gadgets for the Kitchen
There are plenty of great tools and gadgets you can use to keep yourself active in your kitchen...
14
Mar 2022
What to Consider Before you Buy a Scooter...
Scooters come in all different shapes and sizes, which means they can be used in all different areas, but what should you be considering before you buy?
14
Feb 2022
The Benefits of Hydrotherapy
Water can be so much fun but did you know the multitude of benefits people of all ages can experience with hydrotherapy?
25
Aug 2021
OT Support for Adults
An OT is an allied health professional who helps people to ‘do’ the occupations they want, need, and are expected to do.... so what can an OT 'do' for you?
17
Aug 2021
Let’s Get Dressed!
Getting dressed doesn't have to be challenging when you get older. Use of 'aids' to support this activity come in all shapes and sizes... read on to learn more!
26
May 2021
Ready, Steady, Go… is Your Child ‘School Ready’?
Getting your child 'school ready' is more than you may think, check out our blog for great tips and information.
10
May 2021
The Benefits of Becoming a Yogi...
Did you know yoga has many therapeutic benefits including improving fine and gross motor skills, social skills and body awareness?
11
Aug 2020
Growing from the Roots Up – the Benefits of Horticultural Th ...
Check out this fascinating read on the benefits of combining through immersing yourself in nature...
06
Jul 2020
I’ve been told that my child has ‘Low Tone’...What now? ...
Many parents ask the question about what it means when they have been told that their child has low tone. Here we discuss the nitty-gritty details.
08
Jun 2020
The Secrets of Surf Therapy
Have you ever considered spending a day at the beach to be therapeutic? Introducing a newly found therapy called “Surf Therapy”.
17
Feb 2020
Let’s Get Back to Nature
Children are spending less than an hour a day involved in outdoor and nature play when not so long ago the average was five hours! Find out how nature play benefits the whole family.
05
Aug 2019
Putting the Pieces Back Together in the Classroom
Puzzles are so important for skill development but seem to be missing from our homes and classrooms today. Learn why everyone needs to get puzzling...
09
Jul 2019
Everyday Therapy
What can I do with all this random junk? What can I use at home to work on my child’s therapy goals?
28
May 2019
The Lace Race – How To Tie Your Own Laces
Tying shoe laces can be a tricky business. Check out our latest blog for easy to follow instructions and how this helps with fine motor and other skills...
15
Apr 2019
I Want to Ride My Bicycle
Bike riding is another great Occupational Therapy activity for development. Check out our tips on how to help teach your child...
21
Jan 2019
Creative Play Inspired with Busy Boxes
What exactly are busy boxes? A treasure trove kept in a container that is simple, easy, fun and provides endless engagement, entertainment and mostly importantly from an OT perspective, skill developm ...
12
Dec 2018
Christmas Gifts That Keep on Giving
Want to know you're supporting your kids development this Christmas? Check out our latest blog for a comprehensive list of fabulous gifts with OT benefits too!
04
Dec 2017
Wild Child: Let’s Play the Good Old Fashioned Way
Learn why it is so important for children to experience play outside in a natural environment.
02
Oct 2017
What are these ‘Fine Motor Skills’ Everyone is Talking About ...
What exactly are 'fine motor skills' and why are they so important? Check out our latest blog for all the answers...
11
Sep 2017
Handwriting… it’s a tricky business!
Check out our latest blog that show there's a lot more to handwriting than you may think!
05
Aug 2016
'Play' isn't just Child's Play
Play is absolutely crucial for the development of physical, cognitive and social skills.
20
May 2016
The Secrets to the Mystery of Sensory Processing
Auditory, visual, touch, smell, movement, body, position and oral.