Occupational therapy can help children develop the social skills they need to build friendships and thrive. Learn how OT approaches social skill development in children.
Tag: Occupational Therapy
Dressing independently is a key milestone for children. Learn OT strategies including backward chaining, adaptive clothing tips, and when to seek professional support.
Children who struggle to focus often have underlying sensory and regulation needs. Discover evidence-based OT strategies to improve attention at school and at home.
Wondering what an occupational therapy assessment involves? This step-by-step guide explains what to expect before, during, and after your child’s OT evaluation.
OT and speech therapy overlap more than many parents realise. Malta OT Ema Bartolo explains how these disciplines complement each other and when your child might benefit from both.
Motor planning difficulties affect how children organise and carry out physical tasks. Malta OT Ema Bartolo explains praxis, signs of difficulty, and how occupational therapy helps.
Learn about oral motor development in children, common difficulties like drooling and feeding challenges, and how occupational therapy provides targeted support.
Understand Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) — what it looks like, how it affects daily life, and how occupational therapy supports children with DCD.
Is your child walking on their tiptoes? Malta OT Ema Bartolo explains why children toe walk, when it becomes a concern, and how occupational therapy can help.
Childhood anxiety is more common than many parents realise. Malta OT Ema Bartolo explains the signs, the sensory connection, and how OT provides practical calming strategies.