Reasons for Referral
Fine motor
Fine motor skills is the ability to manipulate objects with your fingers and hands including grasps, holding and pinching. Fine motor difficulties include difficulty cutting, pencil grasp or threading.
Sensory Processing
Sensory processing is how we process information from our senses in our environment. Some people and children find it difficult to process sensory information which impacts the way we engage in everyday activities. Some people may find it difficult to wear certain clothes, dislike getting clothes wet, chew on non edible objects, avoid noisy environments or fidget all the time.
Selfcare
Selfcare is the ability to complete everyday activities independently. This could include dressing, feeding, going to the toilet and bathing.
attention and regulation
Attention and regulation allow a child to successfully engage in school and everyday activities. Occupational Therapy can assist with self regulation, impulse control and problem solving.
handwriting
Handwriting difficulties can impact a child's ability to complete tasks at school, especially in the early primary years. Handwriting difficulties can include pre-writing patterns, letter formations, spacing between words, letter placement on the line or handwriting speed.
About Kelly
I am a qualified Occupational Therapist graduating from Curtin University of Technology in 2009. I have a passion for working in paediatrics and rural health. This passion stemmed from starting my OT career working rurally in Moora for 3 years, before moving to Perth to further expand my skills and experience in paediatrics and disability.
I returned to rural work in 2016 as a Primary School Teacher after completing a Diploma of Education. In 2020 I had the opportunity to return to Occupational Therapy in the Wheatbelt, now deciding to start my own business servicing Dalwallinu and surrounding areas. My goal is to bring quality and accessible healthcare to rural communities, through private Occupational Therapy services.