Explore how occupational therapy supports children with Down syndrome in Malta — from fine motor and gross motor skills to daily living and independence.
Tag: Occupational Therapy
Play is a child’s most powerful learning tool. Malta OT Ema Bartolo explains how play-based therapy works, why it matters, and what parents can do at home.
Feeding difficulties in children go beyond picky eating. Learn how OT addresses oral motor, sensory-based and behavioural feeding challenges in children in Malta.
Bilateral coordination is essential for everyday tasks. Learn what it is, key milestones and fun activities to develop both-hands skills, from a paediatric OT in Malta.
Visual perception affects reading, writing and learning. Discover the types of visual perception skills, how they develop and OT activities to strengthen them in children.
Learn to recognise the signs of dyspraxia (DCD) in children and how occupational therapy supports motor planning and coordination. Expert advice from a Malta-based paediatric OT.
Discover how occupational therapy helps children with ADHD build focus, self-regulation and daily skills. Practical strategies from a pediatric OT in Malta.
Learn about pencil grip stages by age, what makes a grip functional vs. problematic, and practical activities to support your child’s grip development at home.
Discover how OT supports autistic children in Malta — from sensory challenges and daily living skills to communication and independence. Practical guidance for families.
Fine motor skills are essential for writing, self-care, and learning. Learn the milestones by age, activities to build hand skills, and when to seek OT support.