Johanri van Eeden Occupational Therapy

19/02/2024

Please let us know if you want to join us at Flamboyant School OPEN DAY on 8 March 2024.

Come meet the staff, explore our grounds and see why we are your remedial school of choice in Mpumalanga.

14/03/2023

Did you know that bilateral Integration develops in 4 stages.
1. Symmetrical
2. Reciprocal
3. Asymmetrical
4. Crossing of the midline

You cannot expect a child to fluently write/read across his page if he did not master the skill of both hands working together on the same task, but performing different movements. The importance of a baby that needs to creep is emphasized in the second stage for development of bilateral integration.

See photo's for reference.

24/02/2023

What a successful day hosting the athletics at Hoërskool Rob Ferreira! Well done to Flamboyant School and all the staff involved!

Providing our children with the opportunity to participate outside of the classroom brought such joy!

Remember it has more value to ask a child "did you have fun?" vs "did you win?". Days like this build social skills, increase confidence, practice gross motor skills, teaches endurance, strengthen inter-personal relationships, challenge your comfort zone and create a sense of belonging.

#2023

17/02/2023

We end off National Epilepsy Week with tips for children that suffers from epilepsy:
- Always take seizure medication as prescribed
- Get enough sleep
- Never skip a meal
- Avoid situations that cause too much stress
- If you suffer from photosensitive epilepsy, avoid flickering lights from a computer, phone or television.

REMEMBER to educate the people around you. With education we create awareness...and with awareness we facilitate acceptance.

17/02/2023

A good explanation why CROSSING THE MIDLINE deserves to be prioritized when we set up a treatment program for your child.

Crossing midline is the skill of reaching across the middle of the body with an arm or leg to complete a task on the other side of the body. Before kids learn to cross midline, they typically will only use one side of the body at a time.
Crossing the midline is vital to the development of using both sides of the body together, such as putting on shoes and socks, writing and cutting. It promotes the coordination and communication of the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

https://holfamily.com/why-crossing-the-midline-is-key-to-your-childs-physical-and-emotional-development/

13/02/2023

As we enter National Epilepsy Week, we want to create awareness regarding this neurological condition known as EPILEPSY.

If you are a teacher, below you will find a great video clip to show to the learners in your class. This video introduces children to the concept of epilepsy and briefly describes an epileptic seizure. The best way to handle a disruptive episode (like a seizure) in the classroom, is to make sure that your children are prepared. This way it will be less traumatic for the class as well as the child with epilepsy.

By creating awareness, we create acceptance!

Credit: The video was found on the webpage of Epilepsy South Africa.

08/02/2023

10 Things OT's assist children with in therapy👇

*To this we can add visual perceptual skills and study method support when working at a remedial setting like Flamboyant School.

Here's a friendly little flyer describing pediatric occupational therapy shared by the Hello Clinic.

06/02/2023

FEBRUARY - HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AWARENESS MONTH

Anyone up for a challenge?? Join us with the following 5 principles to implement during the month of February:

1. Move more sit less
Park at the back of the parking lot.

2. Set yourself up for sleep success
Have a consistent bedtime routine.

3. Stay hydrated
Between 7am and 9pm drink a glass of water every 2 hours.

4. Pack in fruit and vegetables
Half of your plate at each meal should consist of veggies. Eat 2 fruits a day.

5. Reward yourself the right way
Instead of eating an unhealthy snack, reward yourself with a meaningful activity. Walk in the garden, spend time with a loved one etc.

A small change in our lifestyle today is a big investment in our future self.

06/02/2023

Welcome to our brand new page Johanri van Eeden Occupational Therapy. We are a private paediatric practice at Flamboyant School in White River. We offer therapy to children between the ages of 3 and 15 years. Our focus is on developmental delays in the areas of gross motor, fine motor and visual perception. We provide assistance to children with sensory processing difficulties and offer support to children with physical limitations that hinders their functional and academic performance. We also provide study support and assist grade R learners with school readiness evaluations. Please contact us via email at vaneeden.ot@gmail.com should you require our services.