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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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