Blog - Tag: Fine Motor Skills
29
Apr 2024
Allied Health Assistants
Allied Health Assistants work with OT's to deliver therapy and reduce waiting times for services. Read on to learn more!
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...
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?
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.
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.
20
Jan 2020
Surf, Sand, Sun, Sensory Skills and Smiles
The natural environment of the beach has so many benefits on development and social and emotional wellbeing. Check out some great activity ideas...
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
May 2019
The Best School Holidays Ever
Attention to all parents of school aged children, dread school holidays no more! We've got you covered for any ocassion.
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!
01
Oct 2018
Here’s the ‘101’ on Group Therapy
There are many benefits of children having therapy in a group environment. Check out our latest blog for more...
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.