Step by Step Occupational Therapy

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Step by Step Occupational Therapy is an independent practice that specialises in early therapeutic intervention, including Sensory Integration, DIR Floortime and Solisten.

20/02/2026

Friday Feels at Step by Step OT! 🎉

This week we unpacked something BIG — the difference between sensory stimulation and sensory regulation.

Because here’s the truth…

Sometimes our kids don’t need more.
They need different.

More noise isn’t always better.
More movement isn’t always helpful.
More activities aren’t always the answer.

✨ Regulated kids learn better.
✨ Regulated kids cope better.
✨ Regulated kids connect better.

Thank you to all the amazing parents and caregivers in our community who are learning, asking questions and showing up for their children every day. That matters more than you know. 💛

Have a calm, connected weekend — and remember… regulate first. Always.

19/02/2026

🔊 Sensory stimulation = adding more (movement, noise, touch, excitement).

🧘‍♀️ Sensory regulation = helping the nervous system feel safe, organised and calm.

If your child seems “wild,” “shut down,” or “all over the place,” it’s not about doing more — it’s about doing what their body actually needs.

Regulated kids learn better.
Regulated kids connect better.
Regulated kids cope better.

Let’s stop overstimulating and start understanding. 💛

✋✏️ Little Hands, Big Milestones ✏️✋Fine motor skills might look “small” — but they play a BIG role in your child’s conf...
18/02/2026

✋✏️ Little Hands, Big Milestones ✏️✋

Fine motor skills might look “small” — but they play a BIG role in your child’s confidence and independence.

From buttoning a shirt to holding a pencil, opening a lunchbox, cutting with scissors or tying shoelaces… these tiny muscle movements shape everyday success.

💡 What are fine motor skills?
They involve the small muscles in the hands and fingers working together with the eyes (hand–eye coordination) to complete precise tasks.

👀 Signs your child may need support:
• Avoids colouring or writing
• Struggles with pencil grip
• Tires quickly during homework
• Difficulty with buttons, zips or cutlery
• Messy or slow cutting skills

🧠 The foundation? It actually starts with core strength and shoulder stability. Before the hand can work well, the body needs to be stable. (Yes — wheelbarrow walking, climbing and monkey bars all matter!)

🌱 Simple ways to build fine motor skills at home:
• Play with playdough (roll, pinch, squeeze!)
• Peg games or hanging washing with pegs
• Threading beads or pasta
• Lego and building blocks
• Cutting along thick lines
• Drawing on vertical surfaces (like paper stuck to a wall!)

Remember — development is not a race. Every child grows at their own pace, but early support builds confidence that carries into the classroom and beyond.

If you’re unsure whether your child’s hand skills are age-appropriate, we’re here to help.

Because strong hands build confident learners. 💛

17/02/2026

If your child struggles to sit still…
leans over their desk…
tires quickly when writing…
or constantly fidgets.

It might not be behaviour.
It might be posture.

Those “wild” activities — hanging, climbing, crashing, wheelbarrow walking — build the deep core and shoulder strength needed for:
✨ Sitting upright comfortably
✨ Sustaining attention
✨ Writing with control
✨ Feeling regulated in their body

Without that foundation, learning feels harder than it should.

Before we say, “Sit properly,”
we have to ask —
Is their body strong enough to?

Let’s chat 👇

Have you noticed your child slumping, fidgeting, or tiring easily at homework time?

13/02/2026

Hanging.
Rolling.
Climbing.
Wheelbarrow walking.

It looks like fun — but it’s building core strength, coordination, and focus.

Strong posture muscles help kids:
✨ sit still
✨ write longer
✨ concentrate better
✨ feel calm and regulated

So when they’re upside down or crashing into cushions?

That’s not chaos…

👉 That’s therapy doing its thing.

What’s your child’s favourite “wild” game?

🌿 A gentle reminder for today…Your child won’t rememberhow clean the house was,how many emails you answered,or how fast ...
12/02/2026

🌿 A gentle reminder for today…

Your child won’t remember
how clean the house was,
how many emails you answered,
or how fast you got through the to-do list.

But they will remember…
✨ you sitting next to them
✨ you watching them try
✨ you listening
✨ you being fully there

Presence is the therapy.
Connection is the magic.
Slow down.
Look up.
Be here.

💛 Step by step is more than how children grow —
it’s how we show up for them too.

🌿 Mid-Week Truth Bomb 🌿Sometimes the smallest wins are the ones that matter most…This morning I celebrated: ✔ getting up...
10/02/2026

🌿 Mid-Week Truth Bomb 🌿

Sometimes the smallest wins are the ones that matter most…

This morning I celebrated:
✔ getting up before the kids
✔ ticking off my top goal first thing
✔ sending that message I’d been dreading

It didn’t feel huge — but my energy shifted after that.

🙋‍♀️ Tell me in the comments — what’s ONE win YOU’VE had this week?

Big or small — I want to celebrate with you! 👇

Tag someone who needs a little mid-week encouragement! 💛

📱 Social media before 16… yes or no?There’s been a lot of talk lately about banning social media for kids under 16 — and...
09/02/2026

📱 Social media before 16… yes or no?

There’s been a lot of talk lately about banning social media for kids under 16 — and it’s sparked some BIG conversations in homes, schools, and therapy rooms.

As paediatric therapists, we see both sides every day.

Social media can bring connection, creativity and confidence...

But it can also impact sleep, attention, emotional regulation, and self-esteem.

And childhood is already such a full sensory, social, learning experience — little brains are still developing the skills to navigate all of that.

So we’re curious…
Where do you stand as a caregiver?
👉 Ban it completely until they’re older?
👉 Teach healthy boundaries and supervised use?
👉 Still figuring it out day by day?

There’s no judgement here — just real conversations and shared learning. Parenting in the digital age isn’t simple 💛

Pop your thoughts below — we’d love to hear your perspective.

Yes, we’ve jumped on the trending caricature bandwagon too 😄🎨We’re a paediatric OT practice based at Reddam House Tokai,...
06/02/2026

Yes, we’ve jumped on the trending caricature bandwagon too 😄🎨

We’re a paediatric OT practice based at Reddam House Tokai, supporting kids aged 3–10 to grow, learn, and thrive — step by step. 💙

Expect weekly tips, sensory ideas, and real-life OT insights for parents and caregivers.

👇 Tell us what you’d love more of:
Home tips | Sensory hacks | OT stories?

04/02/2026

Bilateral movement (using both sides of the body together) is more important than we think 🤍
It builds the foundation for everyday skills like:
✨ writing
✨ dressing
✨ cutting
✨ reading
✨ coordination & focus
When children crawl, climb, carry, pour, build, and play with BOTH hands, their brains are literally wiring stronger connections.
The best part?
You don’t need fancy equipment — just everyday play at home.
Little movements. Big development.
Step by step. 💛

03/02/2026

“Childhood isn’t a race to the next milestone — it’s a season to explore, play, and grow… step by step.”

Hello February 💛A new month.New opportunities.More cuddles.More connection.More tiny wins worth celebrating.Because prog...
02/02/2026

Hello February 💛

A new month.
New opportunities.
More cuddles.
More connection.
More tiny wins worth celebrating.

Because progress doesn’t always look big…
Sometimes it looks like:
✨ one brave try
✨ one extra word
✨ one tighter hug
✨ one “I did it!” moment

Here’s to being a little gentler, a little braver, and a little better than January — step by step.

We’re ready for you, February 🤍

Address

Reddam Avenue
Cape Town
7945

Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 07:30 - 17:00
Thursday 07:30 - 17:00
Friday 07:30 - 17:00

Telephone

+27217013314

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