Kids OT - Making Learning Fun!

Some local NHS waiting lists are currently in excess of one year!

There can be several reasons for your child having difficulties manipulating objects; one of which may relate to their ability to isolate and move their fingers separately from each other.
To find out if this is a difficulty try getting your child to count on their fingers (starting with their hands in a fist position, and then one by one bringing their fingers out). If this is something that is very difficult for your child, they will...

 
Does your child hold their cutlery in an awkward fashion? Do they ‘tear’ at their food rather than ‘cutting’ it?
Coming soon to Kids O.T …  specialist cutlery that will help your child to overcome the daily difficulties of using a knife and fork....

Children require an effective and consistent pincer grip (thumb and index finger) in order to master many skills in early life. Initially they use this to feed themselves, then they learn how to pick up toys using this grip… and eventually they...