PIF Categories: Occupational therapy resources
Posture
Good sitting position It is important for children to be stable and comfortable while seated at a desk or table to enable them to sufficiently maintain focus and attention, while […]
Blank sensory regulation strategies
Click on the ‘download’ option to download a word document version of a blank sensory regulation strategies template you can fill in to your desktop.
Sensory regulation strategies – examples
These are my “Feel Good Activities” that help me feel safe and calm? Make sure I get to do these throughout the day to support me to stay regulated. […]
Sensory behaviour checklist
This checklist is for use with the Children and Young People’s Occupational Therapy webinar session – ‘Understanding the senses’. What is sensory processing? Sensory processing is what makes it possible […]
Understanding our senses – presentation slides
The slides available here are for use with the Children and Young People’s Occupational Therapy webinar session – ‘Understanding our senses‘. The webinar aims to help parents and carers: 
Identify […]
Fine motor play
What is fine motor play? Fine motor play involves activities that require the use of smaller muscles of the hands. For example, playing with finger paints and construction with bricks. […]
How to tie shoe laces using the bunny ears method
Follow our visual guide on how to tie shoe laces using the ‘bunny ears’ method. You can also download a copy of this guide by following the link on the […]
How to help a child tie their shoelaces
Some children may struggle when they learn how to tie their own shoelaces. We have put together a series of tips, activities and strategies which may help. Activities and tips […]
How to tie shoelaces
Follow our visual guide on how to tie shoelaces. You can also download the guide by following the link on the right. How to tie shoelaces – a step-by-step guide […]
How to cut your child’s nails
Some children can not tolerate nail cutting. This can make it a stressful task for them, their parents or carers. Children may dislike: the sound of the clippers having short […]