Episode 65: Judy Au (Occupational Therapist) - Unlocking Sensory Secrets: An OT's Guide to Child Development

Send us Fan MailOccupational Therapist Judy Au explores the holistic approach of pediatric OT, explaining how foundational skills underpin a child's ability to participate in daily activities and engage with the world.• Occupational therapy supports children in all daily activities including play, social interactions, and self-care• The DIR Floortime approach is relationship-based, considering each child's individual differences and developmental level• Foundation skills like sensory processing and regulation must be established before working on specific tasks like handwriting• Children need the right amount of sensory input to feel calm and ready to engage, communicate and learn• Each child has a unique sensory profile that affects how they experience and respond to their environment• Movement before fine motor tasks helps prepare a child's brain for learning and focusing• Sensory-friendly strategies can be adapted based on a child's changing needs rather than following a fixed "sensory diet"• Co-therapy with multiple professionals allows for more comprehensive support for both child and parents danabaltutis.com,  mytherapyhouse.com.au, https://mytherapyhouse.com.au/your-childs-therapy-journey/ https://www.danabaltutis.com/services