I have difficulty with small tasks like printing, managing fasteners on my clothing or using scissors.
I have trouble keeping up in class with writing activities.
I seem clumsy and I have started to avoid gym and other sports.
I have a disability and I want to be more independent.
Our Occupational Therapists may assist with:
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Assessment of motor development to see where the specific challenges are. This can help to provide a roadmap for strategies.
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Direct teaching of motor skills to increase independence and confidence. This can include dressing, managing fasteners, using utensils or opening containers.
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Printing skills to improve legibility and efficiency
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Adapting activities to increase a person’s independence with tasks they want or need to do on their own. We can help to find different ways of doing a task.
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Using technology to adapt a task to increase independence.