Occupational Therapy (OT) at New Day Learning & Therapy Clinic (NDL) supports children and young people in developing the skills they need to participate more successfully and independently in everyday life.
Depending on the individual learner, occupational therapy may support areas such as sensory processing, fine and gross motor development, visual-motor skills, executive functioning, emotional regulation, self-care, play and participation in learning and daily routines.
Our Occupational Therapists consider each learner’s individual strengths, needs and environment when developing recommendations and goals. Where appropriate, therapists may also collaborate with families, teachers and other professionals so that strategies can be understood and supported across different settings.To schedule a consultation or appointment please contact us below.
How Occupational Therapy May Help
Occupational Therapy can support children and young people in developing skills that help them participate more confidently and independently in everyday activities. Areas of support are individualized and may include:
Sensory Processing & Regulation
Supporting how a learner notices, processes and responds to sensory information within everyday environments.
Gross Motor & Coordination
Supporting balance, coordination, body awareness and movement skills needed for participation in play, learning and daily activities.
Executive Functioning
Supporting skills such as planning, organization, attention, working memory, task completion and managing everyday routines.
Emotional Regulation
Helping learners develop strategies for recognizing and managing emotions and participating more successfully across different situations.
Play & Participation
Developing skills that support engagement in play, leisure activities, learning environments and interactions with others.
Fine Motor & Hand Skills
Developing skills used for activities such as writing, drawing, using classroom tools, dressing and other everyday tasks.
Visual-Motor Skills
Developing coordination between what a learner sees and how their body responds, supporting activities such as handwriting, copying, drawing and completing practical tasks.
Emotional Regulation
Supporting skills such as planning, organization, attention, working memory, task completion and managing everyday routines.
Self-Care & Independence
Supporting everyday activities such as dressing, eating, personal care and other routines that contribute to greater independence.
What to Expect
Every learner is different, so the most appropriate starting point will depend on your child’s needs and the questions you would like to explore. Our Occupational Therapy team may recommend a screening, assessment or ongoing therapy.
OT Screening
A screening provides an initial look at areas of development and participation that may benefit from further support. It can help determine whether a more comprehensive assessment or Occupational Therapy may be recommended.
OT Assessment
A more comprehensive assessment looks closely at relevant areas of functioning to better understand a learner’s strengths, needs and how these may affect participation in everyday activities. Findings can be used to develop recommendations and guide appropriate support.
Individual OT Sessions
Where Occupational Therapy is recommended, sessions are planned around individualized goals. Activities and strategies are selected according to the learner’s needs and may focus on areas such as sensory processing, motor development, self-care, regulation, executive functioning and greater independence.
Working Together
Collaboration is an important part of our approach. With family involvement and where appropriate, our Occupational Therapists may work alongside educators and other professionals to help strategies and developing skills carry over into home, learning and everyday environments.
Interested in Occupational Therapy at NDL?
Families are welcome to contact our team to discuss their child’s needs, ask about current availability or learn whether an OT screening, assessment or therapy may be an appropriate next step.