All children are different, and the development of skills occurs on a continuum. Most skills develop in the same order but the age they happen can vary, even for children in the same family.
Some children have great balance and coordination but have difficulty with handwriting, others have well developed language skills but find it hard to sit still and concentrate for a sufficient length of time. Some children just require extra time to develop skills while others benefit from intervention by an occupational therapist.
An Occupational Therapist will look at the child’s ability to function in the home and school environments. The following checklists provide a guide to help you determine if your child would benefit from occupational therapy intervention.
Checklists
Intervention may be required if a child is experiencing a number of difficulties in the following areas:
