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Slime Play – Fun with Benefits!🖐️ Slime isn’t just messy fun – it’s great for development!Playing with slime can help ch...
02/11/2025

Slime Play – Fun with Benefits!

🖐️ Slime isn’t just messy fun – it’s great for development!
Playing with slime can help children:

Strengthen hand muscles – squishing, pulling, and stretching improves fine motor skills

Improve sensory processing – explore textures, resistance, and temperature safely

Enhance focus and attention – engaging in tactile play can be calming and motivating

Boost creativity – experimenting with colors, shapes, and stretching

Occupational therapists often use slime as a sensory and motor activity that combines fun with skill-building. Encourage your child to explore safely — and don’t forget the clean-up can be part of the learning too!

🎨 Playing with clay isn’t just fun – it helps children develop important skills!Benefits include:Fine motor strength: Ro...
02/11/2025

🎨 Playing with clay isn’t just fun – it helps children develop important skills!

Benefits include:

Fine motor strength: Rolling, pinching, and molding clay builds hand and finger muscles needed for writing, buttoning, and using utensils.

Hand-eye coordination: Shaping and sculpting improves precision and control.

Sensory exploration: Clay offers tactile input that can be calming and regulate sensory processing.

Creativity and problem-solving: Designing shapes, figures, or patterns encourages imagination and planning.

Focus and attention: Engaging with clay promotes concentration and patience.

Occupational therapists often incorporate clay into therapy to combine fun with functional skill-building — making learning hands-on and meaningful.

✨ Let your child explore, create, and strengthen their skills—one pinch at a time!

Pop-Its – Fun, Fidgety, and Functional!🟢 Pop-Its aren’t just a trendy toy – they have real developmental benefits!Playin...
01/11/2025

Pop-Its – Fun, Fidgety, and Functional!

🟢 Pop-Its aren’t just a trendy toy – they have real developmental benefits!

Playing with Pop-Its can help children:

Improve finger strength and dexterity – pressing bubbles builds fine motor muscles needed for writing, buttoning, and self-care.

Enhance hand-eye coordination – tracking which bubble to press next promotes precision.

Support sensory regulation – repetitive popping can be calming for children who are anxious, overactive, or easily overwhelmed.

Boost focus and attention – engaging with a tactile activity can help children concentrate on tasks.

Occupational therapists often use Pop-Its as a fun, motivating tool to combine sensory input with practical skill development.

✨ Let your child pop, press, and strengthen—one bubble at a time!

⚖️ Need clarity about your work abilities?Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or facing a r...
31/10/2025

⚖️ Need clarity about your work abilities?
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or facing a return-to-work decision, an Occupational Therapy Functional Capacity Evaluation can help.
Our reports provide objective, defensible, and compassionate assessments tailored to your unique situation.
📞 Message us today to find out more or book your assessment.

🧠 Stroke Rehabilitation: Why it mattersStroke recovery isn’t just about healing physically — it’s about regaining indepe...
30/10/2025

🧠 Stroke Rehabilitation: Why it matters
Stroke recovery isn’t just about healing physically — it’s about regaining independence, confidence, and quality of life. Occupational therapists help you rebuild daily living skills, coordination, and strength, making everyday tasks achievable again.

🏖️ Playing in sand isn’t just a beach activity – it’s great for development!Benefits of sand play for children include:F...
29/10/2025

🏖️ Playing in sand isn’t just a beach activity – it’s great for development!

Benefits of sand play for children include:

Fine motor development: Scooping, pouring, and shaping sand strengthens hand and finger muscles needed for writing, buttoning, and self-care.

Hand-eye coordination: Filling containers, digging, and building structures improves precision and control.

Sensory exploration: Sand provides tactile input that can calm, focus, and regulate sensory processing.

Creativity and problem-solving: Building castles or creating shapes encourages imagination and planning skills.

Social skills: Collaborative play in sand encourages sharing, communication, and turn-taking.

Occupational therapists use sand play as a fun, hands-on activity that combines learning with play, helping children develop important skills while enjoying themselves.

✨ Encourage your child to dig, shape, and explore – every handful of sand is a learning opportunity!

🚫 Myth: An FCE is just a fitness test.✅ Fact: It’s a detailed clinical evaluation done by an occupational therapist to m...
28/10/2025

🚫 Myth: An FCE is just a fitness test.
✅ Fact: It’s a detailed clinical evaluation done by an occupational therapist to measure functional abilities related to specific job demands.
It’s about safety, not competition — helping ensure people return to work when they’re truly ready.

💪 Small steps, big impactAfter a stroke, even simple tasks like brushing your teeth, cooking, or getting dressed can fee...
27/10/2025

💪 Small steps, big impact
After a stroke, even simple tasks like brushing your teeth, cooking, or getting dressed can feel challenging.
OTs guide practical exercises and adaptive strategies so you can do the things you love safely and independently.
Recovery is possible—one step at a time!

Tummy Time – Strong Start for Your Baby👶 Tummy time is more than just a cute photo opportunity – it’s essential for your...
26/10/2025

Tummy Time – Strong Start for Your Baby

👶 Tummy time is more than just a cute photo opportunity – it’s essential for your baby’s development!

Benefits of tummy time include:

Neck and shoulder strength: Lifting their head helps build the muscles needed for crawling and sitting.

Core stability: Strengthening the back and torso supports balance and posture later on.

Gross motor skills: Rolling, reaching, and pushing up develops coordination for future movement milestones.

Visual and sensory development: Looking around while on their tummy helps with tracking, focus, and spatial awareness.

✅ Start with a few minutes several times a day and gradually increase as your baby gets stronger.
Occupational therapy encourages safe, supervised tummy time to build a strong foundation for movement and independence.

✨ Every minute on their tummy is a step toward confident crawling, sitting, and exploring!

🖐️ Thriving after limb lossAmputation can be physically and emotionally challenging. Occupational therapists work with p...
25/10/2025

🖐️ Thriving after limb loss
Amputation can be physically and emotionally challenging. Occupational therapists work with patients to:
✅ Learn safe ways to perform daily tasks
✅ Adapt the home and work environment
✅ Build confidence and functional skills with prosthetics or assistive devices
Small adjustments make a big difference in daily life!

🦺 Prevention starts with understanding capacity.An FCE doesn’t only help after injury — it can also be used proactively ...
23/10/2025

🦺 Prevention starts with understanding capacity.
An FCE doesn’t only help after injury — it can also be used proactively to match employees with suitable work demands and identify potential risks.
Investing in FCEs means fewer injuries, smarter placements, and stronger teams.

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