UP Occupational Therapy (UP OT)

Fine motor assessment and intervention including upper limb strengthening and skills in drawing, cutting, tracing activities.

Developmental assessment and intervention, including cognitive, fine motor and gross motor skills, as well as coordination and balance skills.

Hand-writing assessment and intervention including increasing pencil grip, visual perception skills, pencil control, speed and letter formation/legibility.

Programs and assessments that prepare children for the transition to school by building the social, emotional, language and self-care skills needed to participate fully in a classroom environment. Often delivered by early childhood educators, occupational therapists and speech pathologists.

Self-care skill assessment and intervention including dressing and organisation skills.

Sensory and emotional regulation support offered across the home and school environments.

Assessment, recommendation and training in tools, devices or software that help people with disability participate more independently in daily life. This can range from communication apps and adaptive cutlery to wheelchairs and environmental controls.