As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, my role is to assist children to perform their "occupations" as independently as possible. Children "occupy" their time: playing; socialising / being a friend; going to school / being a student; performing self care tasks such as doing up buttons & shoelaces; and/or playing sport / enjoying their leisure time. Occupational Therapy develops the following skills, through play, to enable children to perform these occupations as independently as possible: * gross motor skills - posture, balance, co-ordination & motor planning skills * fine motor skills - manipulating small objects, drawing, scissor skills & eye-hand co-ordination * hand dominance & crossing midline * visual perceptual skills - visual memory, sequencing, letter reversals, etc. * handwriting - speed, fluency, legibility & technique * cognitive skills - problem solving skills, academic skills, etc. * attention / concentration * self regulation and sensory processing * self care skills - dressing, feeding, toileting, bathing, etc. * play skills - initiating play, engaging in play & imaginative play * social skills - turn taking, sharing, eye-contact, making friends, etc. With over 20 years experience as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, I specialise in working with children (and their families) with a variety of disorders or delays including: * Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) * Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) * Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) * Developmental Delay * Dyspraxia * Genetic Conditions or Syndromes * Hypermobility * Learning Difficulties * Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) * Physical Disabilities - Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy * Sensory Processing Disorder Therapy can be conducted at my clinic, in your home or at the child's school. Rebates may be available through Medicare, FaHCSIA funding & Private Health Insurance.

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Occupational Therapy for Adults: Registered Provider for NDIS & LTCS Equipment Prescription / Home Modifications A.J Occupational Therapy Services (AJOTS) is an independent, locally owned private practice located in beautiful Port Stephens. AJOTS is not designed to be a ‘one stop shop' nor is it ‘everything to everybody' instead, it maintains a strong focus on neurological conditions, adults with disabilities, rehabilitation and palliative care. Focusing on these areas means we can stay on top of the latest research keeping our assessment and intervention up to date. This leads to quicker, more cost effective solutions and results.