Innova OT Occupational Therapy

YES, occupational therapy (OT) can help children with problem-solving skills 🤔 💭

We use this Problem Solving Wheel to facilitate prompts throughout our activities and sessions to improve problem solving as a skill 🤩

Occupational therapy equips children with practical skills to navigate and succeed in their daily lives.

Why is problem solving important? 💡

We all want our children to doing what’s expected for their age - playing, moving, thinking, talking etc. and to at the right time become independent.

OTs might work on problem solving through:

Cognitive-focused activities:
Puzzles, sequencing games, and strategy-based activities can help improve mental skills like memory, attention, and problem-solving.

Real-life scenarios:
OTs can break down real-life scenarios into smaller parts to help children learn how to solve problems in a safe space.

Board games and games:
Strategic board games can help develop problem-solving skills.

Mazes:
Guiding a pencil through a maze can help improve concentration and problem-solving.

Obstacle courses:
Planning and navigating through an obstacle course can help develop problem-solving abilities, physical coordination, and creativity.

It falls part of an umbrella term called Executive Functioning Skills ☂️

Innova OT
Passionate about Paediatric OT!
+27107860530
+27743230049
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Early Cognitive Development ✨

Knowing what to look for, support and develop in each age group can bring you closer to your little one and connect on a deeper level, finding that “just right” challenge of being both supported and stimulated.

What are your favourite Early cognitive leaps? 🧠💭💡

Innova OT
Passionate about Paediatric OT!
+27107860530
+27743230049
[email protected]


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