We are here to help you

We offer a wide range of services to children with and without a diagnosis. We have worked with children with a range of conditions such as Developmental Coordination Disorder, Autism, ADHD, ADD, Sensory Processing Challenges, Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Specific Learning Difficulties, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and various genetic/ developmental syndromes. We at Cavan Children's Occupational Therapy feel that all children despite their diagnosis deserves the right to achieve their full potential. With don't focus on their diagnosis, rather what they want to achieve and do despite their diagnosis.

BABIES

Becoming a new parent is tough going. Never mind the added worry of being aware of your babies developmental milestones and what they should be doing when and how. Don't worry we are here to help! We offer consultations, assessments and interventions for all babies and toddlers. Whether you are concerned they aren't rolling, sitting up or reaching for toys. Perhaps they scream the house down when getting their hair washed or teeth brushed? Problems with settling & sleeping?Whatever your concern we are here to help.

TODDLERS

Toddlers, the terrible twos and everything in between. Being a toddler is a tricky time for everyone involved. Sometimes our wee people are actually trying to tell us something is wrong or they are finding something hard. Is your child struggling to pick up a crayon? Not meeting their developmental milestones? Are they fearful of playground equipment? Has the play-school reported that they avoid all the messy play activities? Perhaps they are struggling to propel their trikes? Are they struggling to use cutlery? Problems sleeping?

School aged children

We can offer a wide range of services for children. Here are some of the areas that we may be able to help:

Fine motor skills

Gross motor skills- clumsy, poor balance, can't ride bike

Balance and coordination

low muscle tone

Ball skills

Handwriting skills

Visual motor and Perceptual skills

Learning

Attention and concentration

Sensory Processing challenges & managing our sensory systems- the fidgety child, the child who won't stay in their seat, the child that watches everything going on in the room or the child that is slouching and looking disinteresting/ tired

After school clubs and sports

Organisation and planning skills

Activities of Daily living- dressing, cutlery, showering, hair care, toileting,

Self esteem

Sleep problems

teens

Secondary school can be a challenging time for many adolescents. The jump up from primary school into secondary school in particular can be challenging. Here are some of the areas we can help:

Transition support

Fine motor skills in particular in practical subjects such as home economics, science, art etc

Gross motor skills- PE

Organisational and planning skills

Support with handwriting and IT skills

Managing stress and anxiety

Fatigue management

self esteem

Sensory Processing challenges

Activities of daily living and self care

Kitchen and home management skills