by Kool KATTS | Oct 22, 2021 | Occupational Therapy
Written by Brittaney – Occupational Therapist. Sensory Food Play for Picky Eaters It’s really common for children to display picky eating habits. Picky eaters may often avoid certain food textures such as soft, pureed or wet foods. Some picky eaters may... 
by KoolKatts | Aug 11, 2021 | Occupational Therapy, Young Kids
Written by Christina – Occupational Therapist Why does occupational therapist emphasise a sensory diet to be implemented on a daily basis for children with sensory difficulties? (Growing early minds, 2021) Our sensory system consists of eight senses which are:... 
by KoolKatts | Jul 13, 2021 | Blog, Occupational Therapy
Written by Kimberlee. Director / Occupational Therapist Tactile Discrimination – Can’t Touch This…. Tactile Discrimination is the ability to tell what it is you’re touching just by your sense of touch. The tactile sense is part of the neurological sensory... 
by KoolKatts | Jul 12, 2019 | Occupational Therapy
How Occupational Therapists Can Help Children With ADHD You may not realise it, but Occupational Therapy and ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) go hand in hand. Occupational therapy isn’t there to cure ADHD or prescribe medications. What... 
by KoolKatts | Mar 8, 2019 | Blog, Occupational Therapy
For a child to learn and develop to their full potential, there are many aspects that work together. One of the key elements in your child succeeding in the classroom is their quality of vision. Vision plays a big part in education with many early learning skills... 
by KoolKatts | Mar 4, 2019 | Blog, Occupational Therapy, Young Kids
Toilet training your child can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! Like any skill, toilet training is rarely something that a child will master immediately or all in one sitting (so to speak!). Children will usually master using the toilet for weeing... 