Written by Claire Dedden – Occupational Therapist Does your child have trouble focussing when they are handwriting? Has their preschool or primary teacher identified difficulties with pencil grip? Maybe your […]
A Day in the life of an OT – Celebrating Occupational Therapy Week 2020
By Lewis Mason (Occupational Therapy Assistant) During our annual Occupational Therapy Week, we celebrate the work of all in our profession. To give you an idea of some of the […]
Developmental benefits of your local playground
Written by Claire Dedden – Occupational Therapist A visit to the local park or playground is a fairly common experience for most families. Aside from being an excellent boredom-buster and […]
Left-handed little ones: Establishing hand dominance in children
Written by Sarah Bugbird – Occupational Therapist International Left hander’s Day was celebrated back in August, which is a day dedicated to the estimated 5-30% of people worldwide that are […]
National Pyjama Day – supporting children in foster care
Written by Claire Burgess (Occupational Therapist) When a child has a tough start in life, it does not have to determine the rest of their journey. At Ability Focus Occupational […]
Mealtime and Messy Play
Written by Rhiannon Pilgrim (Director, Occupational Therapist) When introducing foods to babies and toddlers it is important to remember that the experience is sensory, not just a means of consuming […]
Developmental Milestones: 12-18 months of age
Written by Rhiannon Pilgrim (Director, Occupational Therapist) As parents we often wonder: is my baby doing all the things they “should” be?are they developing at the right pace?are they getting […]
Reflections on Motherhood – an OT’s Perspective
Written by Amanda Dixon (Occupational Therapist) At Ability Focus we have the privilege of seeing the power of motherhood every day. We conduct parent consultations with mothers and carers, and […]