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Developmental Assessment for Infants
Developmental Assessment for Infants
Developmental Assessment for Infants
Sometimes babies can have a difficult start to life (like being born premature, or having an illness or surgical need during the neonatal period), and this might put them at risk of developmental challenges.
We have specific skills to be able to identify any developmental issues early and put the right supports in place if needed.
Feel free to contact us to discuss whether your baby might benefit from an assessment or developmental surveillance.
Therapy for Infants
Developmental Assessment for Infants
Developmental Assessment for Infants
Some infants might need some support to learn skills to become independent with their play and self-care activities (e.g. using their hands for play and eating, developing their attention and thinking skills for play).
We have extensive experience providing evidence-based interventions to babies and families. These interventions and support are goal-directed and help to facilitate learning which maximises independence and participation.
Equipment Support
Developmental Assessment for Infants
Developmental Assessment for Children
Some infants and children might need support with the right equipment (aka Assistive Technology), to promote their independence and participation.This might be for activities like sitting for mealtimes, sitting for play, bathing or showering, or using mobility support to access the community.
Our OTs have extensive experience supporting children with both physical and medical complexities, and working with families to find the right equipment solution to support their child's needs.
Developmental Assessment for Children
Developmental Assessment for Children
Developmental Assessment for Children
When there is concern around a child's development, there are several evidence based assessments which can be used to pinpoint the issue.
We use a range of assessments to identify the strengths of your child, but also the gaps in their skills, participation or learning.
Following an assessment, we collaborate with you to identify relevant and meaningful goals for your child, and determine a plan of action for therapy support if needed.
Therapy for Children
Developmental Assessment for Children
Therapy for Children
Some children need OT support through therapy to help progress their skills to enable independence and participation.
Some of the areas OTs can support are:
* Motor skills - using hands for play and mealtimes, tolerance for playing in a variety of positions, sitting for mealtimes and play
* Play and thinking skills - e.g. exploring and engaging in play, functional play like cause and effect, developing pretend play skills
* Sensory processing where there are challenges impacting on participation or engagement in activities of daily living – e.g. tactile sensitivity impacting on tolerance for messy play or finger feeding