PIF Categories: Occupational therapy resources

Development guide from 18 months to 3 years

Date: 05/08/2021

How your child will develop The first 3 years of a child’s life is a period of rapid development. All children develop at their own pace. The importance of the […]

Development guide from birth to 18 months

Date: 05/08/2021

How your child will develop Your baby will develop in their own unique way at their own pace. Their brain develops rapidly during their first 3 years. The interactions they […]

Writing – preparing your child for learning how to write

Date: 05/08/2021

Children enjoy making marks, drawing and painting. These activities help them to develop hand and finger coordination and prepare them for learning how to write. How to help your child […]

Getting dressed

Date: 05/08/2021

This sometimes feels like a struggle for you and your child but you can make it fun. Follow our simple tips and techniques to help your child learn how to […]

Fun ways to play

Date: 05/08/2021

Why play is important Play is the most important activity for the children under 5 years. It’s how they learn about themselves, the world around them and their place in […]

Shoulder and core strength

Date: 20/07/2021

Why is having a strong core important? It helps us stay upright when we sit and write at a table for example. It’s also helpful when we play, ride a […]

Bilateral intergration and co-ordination

Date: 20/07/2021

What is bilateral integration? It’s a neurological process where the sensations from both sides of our body combine or ‘integrate’ together. Bilateral integration is a foundation skill for bilateral co-ordination […]

In-hand manipulation

Date: 20/07/2021

What is in-hand manipulation? It’s when you use your fingers and thumb to move an object into position for an activity using one hand. For example, picking up a pen and […]

Pincer grip

Date: 20/07/2021

What is a pincer grip? It’s a developmental milestone that’s normally formed using the thumb and index finger. A pincer grip allows you to pick up small objects. It usually […]

Hand dominance

Date: 20/07/2021

What is hand dominance? It’s the hand that you use to write and perform most activities. How to help your child establish hand dominance It’s important to encourage daily activities […]