Window of Tolerance
Have you ever noticed that some days your child handles challenges beautifully, whilst other days the smallest thing sets them off? Maybe they cope well with changes on Tuesday, but by Thursday afternoon, putting on shoes becomes a full-blown meltdown. This isn’t random, and it’s not about inconsistency or manipulation. It’s about something called the […]
The Power of Interest-Based Therapy
If you’ve worked with an occupational therapist before, you might notice we do things a little differently. We don’t just focus on what your child finds hard — we start with what they enjoy, what they’re good at, and what motivates them. This isn’t just about making therapy fun (though that helps!). Research shows children […]
School Transitions
You can see your child’s capability and potential. But when a big school transition is coming up – starting kindergarten, moving to high school, or changing schools – you might feel uncertain about how to help them prepare. School transitions bring real changes: new environments, different routines, unfamiliar expectations, and new people to meet. For many children, these changes can feel overwhelming – that’s where occupational therapy support comes in.
Understanding Social-Emotional Development
When we think about child development, we often focus on talking, walking, or learning at school. But underneath these skills is something even more important: social-emotional development – the way children learn to understand themselves, connect with others, and manage life’s challenges. At Learn For Life, our paediatric occupational therapy services help children build these essential skills through evidence-based and play-focused interventions.