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Occupational Therapy Play Social & Emotional

Building Social Skills Through Occupational Therapy

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.

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Daily Living Skills Parent Resources Self Help Skills

Helping Your Child Learn to Dress Independently

Dressing independently is a key milestone for children. Learn OT strategies including backward chaining, adaptive clothing tips, and when to seek professional support.

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ADHD Education Occupational Therapy

Attention and Focus: OT Strategies for the Classroom and Home

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.

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Child Development Occupational Therapy Parent Resources

What Happens During an OT Assessment? A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents

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.

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Daily Living Skills Occupational Therapy Parent Resources

Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy: How They Work Together for Children

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.

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Conditions Gross Motor Skills Occupational Therapy

Motor Planning: What It Is and Why Your Child Might Struggle

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.

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Conditions Daily Living Skills Occupational Therapy

Oral Motor Skills: Development, Difficulties, and How OT Helps

Learn about oral motor development in children, common difficulties like drooling and feeding challenges, and how occupational therapy provides targeted support.

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Conditions Gross Motor Skills Occupational Therapy

Helping Children with Coordination Difficulties (DCD): An OT Perspective

Understand Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) — what it looks like, how it affects daily life, and how occupational therapy supports children with DCD.

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Conditions Gross Motor Skills Occupational Therapy

Toe Walking in Children: Causes, Concerns, and Treatment Options

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.

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Conditions Occupational Therapy Social & Emotional

Anxiety in Children: 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.