Social Skills: The Building Blocks of Interaction

A group of young children in school uniforms running excitedly down a hallway, holding books and backpacks. This image represents the energy and joy of social interaction, aligning with the blog "Social Skills: The Building Blocks of Interaction," which explores the importance of developing communication and connection skills in childhood.

Very often we hear the phrase “social skills” thrown around by therapists and educators. But what does it exactly mean? Social skills are the skills that we use each day to interact with each other. There isn’t one exact skill, but instead, there are a number of smaller skills, which include: Verbal communication (speech and … Read more

I’m Retired, Why Do I Need To See An Occupational Therapist?

A well-equipped occupational therapy room featuring a rock climbing wall, a wooden ladder, a small trampoline, an exercise bike, and various therapy tools. The space is designed for physical and sensory activities, highlighting the role of occupational therapy in improving mobility, coordination, and overall well-being. This image aligns with the blog "I’m Retired, Why Do I Need To See An Occupational Therapist?" which explores how OT services support individuals in maintaining independence and quality of life in retirement.

We get this question a lot, or similarly, “I already have a job, I don’t need an OT”. While employment is also an occupation, it’s not typically the type of occupation we mean. What is an Occupational Therapist? Occupational Therapists work with individuals from all ages and all walks of life, and what we do … Read more

Toilet Training

A person wearing a pink hoodie holds multiple rolls of toilet paper in their arms. The image represents the topic of toilet training, symbolising the essentials needed for the process and the challenges that may come with it.

Are you having trouble with toilet training your child? You’re not alone! Online sources say that children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years are ready to start transitioning from nappies to using a toilet or potty, however, this may also occur later, and is depending on each individual child. A number of … Read more