All you should know about OT Assistants
Wouldn’t it be great if your child had someone other than you to help them reach their goals? If you’re answering ‘yes’ to this question, a skilled Therapy Assistant could make a big difference to your child’s life (and yours too!) Occupational therapy is the only profession that helps children to do the things they want […]
Why does my child chew on everything?
Is your child chewing on something all the time? I mean not only food but non-edible objects? While putting things in the mouth is normal for babies and toddlers, sometimes, children past that age are still chewing. We are going to discuss some of the reasons why children may be known to chew on everything. […]
What is developmental coordination disorder (DCD)?
Having a child with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is challenging and learning how to support them and their families is a journey indeed. Along the way, you will learn about what it is, the symptoms, treatment options, and professionals who can help. What is developmental coordination disorder (DCD)? A term used to describe children who […]
From Preschool to Big School- How can we help?
Children achieve many milestones within their first 5 years. During this time, they are walking, running, talking, developing social and communication skills but there are some children that may have issues with these, especially in the classroom. This is where an occupational therapist or an OT can help. Occupational Therapists can help children with a […]
Core Strength- Why Is It So Important?
You may have heard that children need good core strength in order to do well developmentally. But what exactly does that mean? As Occupational Therapists we assess children for a range of different motor skill development, in particular their core strength. Good core strength allows children to move their bodies well, and perform higher level […]
Benefits of Sensory Play for Children
Children absolutely delight in exploring their world through their senses. Sensory play – play that stimulates any of a child’s senses – builds cognitive skills and influences how your child learns about their world. At Happy Dots, all of our sessions are sensory & play based, and most of all fun! Exploring our everyday […]
Do we have 5, 7 or 8 sensory systems?
What is the Sensory System? The sensory system is a part of the nervous system that is responsible for processing information through the senses. The sensory system is composed of the brain, spinal cord, and neurons. It is the neurological wiring by which we recognise and process sensory information from outside and inside the body. […]
5 Ways to Improve Fine Motor Skills Using Every Day Items
Ok, school is just around the corner and sometime this can mean that parents begin to wonder if their child is “school ready”. As Occupational Therapists we are all about being creative with the most simple of household items. What are Fine Motor Skills? Fine motor skills are the ability to make movements using the […]
What You Need to Know about Gross Motor Skills
Have you noticed that your child is struggling with activities that involves large movements, like throwing a ball? If so, you may have heard that your child has trouble with gross motor skills. Gross motor skills are skills that allow children to do things that involves the use of the large muscles in the torso, […]
Is Your Child Big School Ready?
Thinking of enrolling your child into primary school next year? It is going to be a big step for little kids to start school. You might notice some articles and discussions about ‘school readiness’ – but what does that really mean? Read on to find out more about school readiness and how you can help […]
