Abil-OT

Abil-OT Neurodiversity affirmative Occupational Therapist

Happy Halloween from all of us at Abil-OT! Remember to stay safe! Have fun in whatever way is meaningful for your family...
31/10/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us at Abil-OT! Remember to stay safe! Have fun in whatever way is meaningful for your family 👻🧙🏻💀🕷️📺🍎

🌞 Morning OT sessions are now open for pre-schoolers!Struggling with mornings before preschool?Difficulty sitting to pla...
27/10/2025

🌞 Morning OT sessions are now open for pre-schoolers!

Struggling with mornings before preschool?
Difficulty sitting to play, holding a pencil, or managing routines?

Our morning OT sessions are designed for pre-schoolers who need extra help with early motor and regulation skills in a fun, supportive setting.

💬 Email info@abil-ot.co.uk

⏰ Limited spaces this term.

Finally got my window signage up… only took me two years 😅What actually pushed me to do it wasn’t my own decision — it w...
17/10/2025

Finally got my window signage up… only took me two years 😅

What actually pushed me to do it wasn’t my own decision — it was the fact that a few different people asked me in the space of a few weeks, “Where are you in Camlough?”

This is where I can identify with my PDA clients. For me — the second it becomes “must do”, my brain senses ANOTHER demand. But when the demand comes from the outside world in a way that actually makes sense (aka people can’t find me 😬), suddenly it feels easier.

It’s not that I didn’t want it, I’ve loved my clinic from day one. But my “must do” list is never ending. And when something makes it feel “too real” or too official, my brain hits a wall. Every time someone said “you should put your new logo in your window,” I just… couldn’t.

Now that it’s finally up, I actually feel emotional, and very proud! It’s like I’ve (we as a team) caught up with what we’ve built. Two years of graft, stress, growth, and a lot of avoiding 🤣❤️

It has been...1 year since Caitlin joined our clinic2 years since our opening and we have our3rd new staff memberA happy...
02/10/2025

It has been...
1 year since Caitlin joined our clinic
2 years since our opening and we have our
3rd new staff member
A happy 1 2 3!

30/09/2025

Toys are not only a way to keep our kids happy, entertained and engaged, they are also essential for their learning and developing their skills needed for daily living.
Which of these toys would your little one love to play with the most? let us know in the comments!

✍️ Handwriting difficulties aren’t just “messy writing”👉 Did you know… • Up to 25–30% of school-aged children experience...
13/09/2025

✍️ Handwriting difficulties aren’t just “messy writing”

👉 Did you know…
• Up to 25–30% of school-aged children experience handwriting difficulties (Feder & Majnemer, 2007).
• For children with DCD or neurodivergence, this rises to 50–60%.
• Research shows that if handwriting hasn’t improved by around age 9–10, difficulties are likely to persist into secondary school (Overvelde & Hulstijn, 2011).
• These challenges don’t just affect neatness — they impact speed, stamina, confidence, and access to learning.

🖊️ The good news?
Early identification and OT intervention can make a real difference. We look beyond “drills” to assess fine motor, visual-motor integration, posture, and regulation — helping children find strategies that actually work for them.

💡 If your child is struggling with handwriting, it’s not too early to check in — but it can be too late if concerns are left unaddressed.

📩 DM us or tap the link in bio to find out how an OT assessment could help.

✨ A lovely review to share this week ✨One year ago (& 3 days) Caitlin joined the wee team at Abil-OT, and since then she...
12/09/2025

✨ A lovely review to share this week ✨

One year ago (& 3 days) Caitlin joined the wee team at Abil-OT, and since then she’s been bringing so much skill, patience, and care to the children and families she works with. 💛

This lovely review we received this morning is a reminder of the difference the right support can make! sometimes even a small suggestion can transform tricky moments into smoother, happier days.

We’re so grateful to have Caitlin on our team, and we know lots of families are too. 🥳🎉

If you think your child could benefit from OT support, we’d love to help — just send us a message to find out more.

19/08/2025

We work closely with to complete autism assessments, but we also Specialise in private Occupational Therapy (OT) assessments useful for identifying:
✔️ Children struggling with handwriting or fine motor skills
✔️ Difficulties with balance, coordination, or clumsiness
✔️ Challenges with emotional regulation or sensory processing
✔️ School readiness concerns

Our full OT assessment gives you clear answers, practical strategies for home and school, and a detailed report.

📍 Based in Newry, recognised in both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland.
📅 Limited September spaces — October bookings now open.

Send us a message to find out more or to book your child’s assessment.

Address

29 Main Street
Camlough
BT357JG

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+442830053182

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