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Occupation is used to describe all the everyday things we do in our lives, but also the things we do to be who we are, the things we do to create a meaningful life and to engage with wider society and culture.
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Occupational Therapy works with children and their families to address challenges in occupations. To promote healthy development, quality of life and increase independence for a brighter future.

Common Paediatric Occupations

Sensory Behaviours
Sensory regulation, Sensory environments

Self-care Skills
Dressing, Showering, Toileting, Feeding, Sleep

Fine Motor
Handwriting, Shoelaces, Cutlery

Daily Living Skills
Leisure, Community safety and participation

Gross Motor
Coordination, Balance, Strength, Stability

Emotional Skills
Emotional recognition, Emotional regulation

Social Skills
Connecting and maintaining relationships

Cognitive Skills
Attention, Memory, Problem-solving
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