Occupational Therapy
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Occupational Therapy at Haymerle School
Occupational Therapy helps children develop the everyday skills they need to participate fully in school and life. This includes building independence with tasks like dressing, eating, toileting, writing, drawing, play, as well as supporting their ability to focus, stay calm, and follow routines.
OT works on a wide range of skill areas such as:
- Fine motor skills – e.g. pencil control, using scissors, manipulating small objects
- Gross motor skills – e.g. balance, coordination, body awareness, strength
- Sensory processing – helping children respond appropriately to sensory input so they can stay regulated and engaged
- Visual perception – e.g. recognizing patterns, copying shapes, tracking, spatial awareness
- Self-care and independence skills – building confidence with everyday routines and tasks such as dressing, toileting, eating, hand washing etc.
- Emotional regulation and attention – using movement and sensory strategies to help children feel ready to learn
- Play skills- Supporting your child with the necessary tools and strategies so that they are able to take part in all forms of play by themselves and with others.
Some examples of OT activities your child may take part in include:
- Swinging or bouncing to help with calming and attention
- Obstacle courses to improve strength, balance, and coordination
- Messy play or fine motor games to support writing and hand use
- Toileting and dressing routines to build independence
- Sensory circuits to help children feel ready to learn
If you have any questions about OT at Haymerle, please feel free to get in touch via the school office.
Occupational Therapy Home Learning Pack
Please see below the OT home resource pack to use at home. This addresses a number of areas including:
- Regulation and focus.
- Dressing.
- Cutlery use.
- Toileting.
- Play.
- Parent wellness and hygiene related resources for children with ASD (e.g. handwashing, how to explain it etc.).