STADS Occupational Therapy · For children
Paediatric occupational therapy
When playing, learning or joining in doesn’t come naturally, we work out together what your child is struggling with and what helps. At home, at school, and at your child’s pace.
or call 040 – 311 1152 / 013 – 303 0362
No referral needed10 hours from basic insuranceAlso at your homeNo waiting list
What we do
What does a paediatric occupational therapist do?
Your hands are fantastic tools. As babies, we discover where our hands are and learn through play what we can do with them. That development doesn’t go equally fast for every child, and that’s usually not a problem at all.
Problems can arise, though, if a child is at risk of falling behind other children their age. For example with games, crafts or writing, but also with practical things such as eating with cutlery, getting dressed and undressed, brushing teeth or tying shoelaces.
What we look at
What do we focus on?
The paediatric occupational therapist helps children carry out daily activities as independently as possible: in self-care, learning, play and free time. We use play therapy, exercise therapy and conversations to do this.
We also look at factors that can get in the way of development, such as sleep problems, restlessness and emotional outbursts. These are linked to how a child functions during the day more often than people think.
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What happens at each age
What a child gets stuck on varies greatly with age. Click on your child’s age.
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Physio or OT
What’s the difference with paediatric physiotherapy?
Roughly speaking: the paediatric physiotherapist mainly looks at movement itself – strength, coordination, motor skills. The paediatric occupational therapist looks at doing: does your child manage to do what they want and need to do in a day?
The two overlap and often work together. We’ll simply discuss with you which one fits.
At school
At school and at home
The therapist may come along to school for a day to observe, or come to your home to practise. That’s exactly where your child runs into difficulties, so that’s where the solution has to work too.
Aids
Applying for aids
The paediatric occupational therapist at STADS Occupational Therapy also helps with applying for aids. Think of mobility aids such as a wheelchair, walking support or an adapted bike, writing aids, and aids that support school skills.
An application like that is often a paperwork maze. We know the way and take that work off your hands.
Questions
What people often ask us
Do I need a referral for my child?
Usually not. Occupational therapy is directly accessible, for children too. At the first appointment we do a short screening to check whether your question suits us.
Is it covered by insurance?
Children under 18 have no deductible (eigen risico), so the ten hours from the basic insurance come at no personal cost for them. Some supplementary insurance policies cover extra hours.
Do you also come to school?
Yes. That’s often exactly where a child runs into difficulties, so that’s where the solution has to work too. We always arrange this with you and with the school.
What’s the difference with paediatric physiotherapy?
Roughly speaking: the paediatric physiotherapist looks at movement itself, the paediatric occupational therapist at doing. Does your child manage to do what they want and need to do in a day? The two overlap and often work together.
Questions first?
Rather talk to someone first?
Not sure if we can help, or have a question about your treatment or reimbursement? Feel free to get in touch.
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You’ll speak to one of us straight away. We’ll check the diary together there and then.
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