Hannecke Korkie Arbeidsterapie / Occupational Therapy

27/10/2025

30/09/2025

A massive congratulations to our OT Week Competition winners! 🏆

Your entries were a powerful reminder of the passion, creativity, and dedication that fuel our profession every single day.

From clever content to heartfelt stories, you reminded the world what occupational therapy in action truly looks like.

👏 Thank you to every single participant you’ve helped shine a spotlight on the impact of OT, and we couldn’t be prouder

Winners: Please email marketing@otoffice.co.za for details on how to claim your well-deserved prize

26/09/2025

We don’t just see tasks, we see potential. Happy OT Week!

18/07/2025

ADL: Brushing teeth is a life skill that can be a real challenge for some, especially when sensory or executive functioning needs are present.

🦷We have a resource with toothbrushing tips, and a great toothbrushing story video at the end that that can be a help! What tips would you add to this list? https://www.theottoolbox.com/sensory-tooth-brushing-tips-for-brushing-teeth/

18/07/2025

📄 Tearing paper 📄
When a child tears a piece of paper, they improve hand strength and endurance in the small muscles in the hand. These intrinsic muscles are important in so many fine motor skills, including those important to handwriting and coloring, managing buttons and zippers, manipulating pegs, and more.
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Activities and tips to use just paper in building skills: https://www.theottoolbox.com/torn-paper-art-awesome-fine-motor/

18/07/2025

Summer sun, chlorine, and knots from hot Summer play…hair brushing during the Summer months can be a struggle, especially when there are sensory considerations. Here are tips and tricks from an OT for hair brushing. 👇

Also includes list of recommended brushes:
https://www.theottoolbox.com/how-to-support-sensory-issues-with-hair-brushing/

03/04/2025

03/04/2025

One of our favorite fine motor activities for Spring!

Gather your materials:
💚Playdough
📎Paperclips
📄Paper (cut into circles with a scrapbooking tool or cut with scissors)
🪨A few rocks or pebbles

Build a Spring garden and build skills! 🌼 Here's the how and why behind this OT activity: https://www.theottoolbox.com/grow-garden-pretend-play-dough/

03/04/2025

OTASA is proud to share an Autism Resource Guide filled with valuable information on Autism awareness, early signs to look out for, and how OT can support individuals on the spectrum.

Key signs of Autism:
✔️ Differences in social interaction & communication
✔️ Repetitive behaviours or interests
✔️ Sensory sensitivities
✔️ Difficulty with transitions & routines

Occupational Therapists play a crucial role in helping individuals with Autism develop essential life skills, improve sensory processing, and enhance participation in daily activities.

📥 Download our resource here: https://www.otasa.org.za/product/autism-resource-guide/



Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa

21/03/2025