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 […]

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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As you know we at Ability Focus OT are big believers and advocates for play. But why is play so important??? Playing is one of the most important things you […]