OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Occupational Therapist’s (OT’s) work with people of all ages to help enable their participation and independence in tasks and activities (occupations) they find meaningful.

At Making A Difference, our OT’s work with children and their families to support growth and independence in every aspect of their lives.

Our OT’s work with a wide range of areas including but not limited to:

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• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD)

• Down Syndrome

• Intellectual Impairments

• Developmental Delays

• Reaching Developmental Milestones

• Challenging behaviours

• Social Skills and Play

• Fine and Gross Motor Skills

• Activities of Daily Living

• Home Modifications and Adaptations

• Complex Mental Health Difficulties, including but not limited to: trauma backgrounds, inappropriate sexualised behaviours, illicit substance abuse, etc.

• Feeding/Food Issues

• Sleep

• Anxiety

• Developing Play Skills

• Attachment Issues

• Transitioning

• Prep-readiness

• Handwriting

• Executive Functioning

• Self-care related issues such as Toileting, Showering and Dressing

• Emotional Regulation and Self-Regulation

• Youth Justice and Forensic Mental Health

• Mental Health Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs Services