Help Your Child Thrive With Our Paediatric Occupational Therapists
At South West Kids Clinic, we go beyond traditional occupational therapy to help children in Liverpool achieve their full potential through innovative and proven techniques.
Conveniently located just off Hoxton Park Road in Prestons, we personalise every approach to target your child’s specific needs.
Whether it’s developing motor skills or boosting independence, our methods are designed to engage your child in a fun, motivating way while delivering real, lasting results.
Reach out today on (02) 9602 3377 or via our online contact form and explore how our cutting-edge techniques can make a difference in your child’s life.
How Our Paediatric Occupational Therapists Can Help
Our Paediatric Occupational Therapy services focus on helping children develop essential skills, complete daily tasks independently, and thrive in their environment. Through advanced techniques, equipment solutions, and tailored training, we work to meet your child’s unique needs. By modifying tasks and providing personalised support, we aim to empower both children and their families for long-term success. Here is how we can help:
Support to Participate in Daily Activities
We assist children in developing essential skills needed to participate in everyday tasks like dressing, feeding, and self-care. Through engaging and structured activities, our goal is to help your child gain independence and confidence, making daily routines smoother and more enjoyable for both the child and family.
Development of Underlying Skills
Focusing on essential motor and cognitive abilities, we help your child strengthen the core skills they need for daily activities. From sensory integration to fine motor control, these foundational skills are critical for success in both learning and social environments.
Task-Specific Training
Through targeted, individualised training, we help your child master key tasks that promote independence. Whether it’s using utensils, writing, or other essential activities, this focused approach ensures progress in the areas that matter most to your child’s development.
Advanced Equipment Solutions
We provide access to advanced equipment designed to support your child’s therapy and daily activities. From adaptive devices to assistive technology, our goal is to enhance your child’s independence and ability to participate in everyday tasks. We assess their needs to ensure the right equipment is selected for optimal development and comfort.
Task Modification and Adaptation
Adapting tasks to fit your child’s abilities is crucial for promoting success. By modifying how daily activities are approached, we ensure your child can overcome challenges and complete tasks more independently, improving their confidence in both home and school settings.
Splinting and Casting Services
Our occupational therapists provide splinting and casting services to support your child’s hand function and positioning. Whether for protection, correction, or improved mobility, we customise splints and casts to help your child achieve better outcomes and enhance their ability to participate in daily tasks.
Environmental Assessments
We conduct comprehensive environmental assessments to ensure your child’s surroundings are supportive and accessible. Whether at home, school, or in the community, we make recommendations for changes or modifications that can improve safety and ease of participation in daily activities.
Vehicle Modifications
We provide expert recommendations and support for vehicle modifications that enhance your child’s safety and independence while travelling. Whether it’s adjustments to seating, access, or specialised equipment, our goal is to ensure your child can travel comfortably and participate in family and community life with greater ease.
Development of Home Programs
Personalised home programs are crafted to reinforce the progress made during therapy sessions. These programs are easy to integrate into daily routines, empowering you to support your child’s ongoing development in a familiar environment.
Collaboration with Specialist Teams
By working closely with doctors, educators, and other professionals, we ensure a holistic approach to your child’s care. This collaboration allows for more comprehensive support, addressing every aspect of your child’s growth and development.
Advanced, Evidence-Based Techniques We Implement
We use a variety of advanced, evidence-based techniques to support your child’s development and independence. Our approaches are designed to target specific challenges, improve motor skills, and promote long-term progress. From goal-directed training to innovative therapies like Lusiomate, we tailor each method to meet your child’s unique needs and help them achieve the best possible outcomes in a fun and engaging way.
Goal-Directed Training
Goal-directed training focuses on specific functional goals that are meaningful to your child and family, such as improving handwriting or dressing skills. This approach breaks tasks down into smaller, manageable steps and uses repetitive practice to help children master each step. Our therapists work closely with your child to track progress and adjust goals as needed, ensuring that therapy is both engaging and effective in promoting independence in daily activities.
Bimanual Therapy
Bimanual therapy is designed to improve the use of both hands in activities that require coordination, such as dressing, playing, or eating. This technique focuses on enhancing the strength, control, and coordination of the hands through structured, repetitive tasks that require the simultaneous use of both hands. By practising these activities, children can improve their ability to perform essential tasks, promoting greater independence in everyday life.
Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is used to encourage the use of a child’s weaker arm or hand by restricting the stronger one. This approach helps improve strength, coordination, and functional use of the affected limb through repetitive practice and structured activities. We tailor the therapy to your child’s needs, ensuring progress in everyday tasks such as reaching, grasping, and manipulating objects, promoting greater independence in daily activities.
Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP Approach)
The CO-OP approach is a goal-oriented, problem-solving technique that teaches children how to use cognitive strategies to perform daily tasks. We guide your child through the process of planning, executing, and evaluating actions, helping them develop skills like dressing, handwriting, or navigating their environment. This technique empowers children to think through challenges and find solutions independently, fostering confidence and long-term skill development.
Theratogs
Theratogs are a therapeutic garment system designed to provide external support to improve posture, alignment, and motor control. They help children with conditions such as cerebral palsy or developmental delays by providing gentle compression and sensory feedback. This wearable system enhances movement patterns and helps children practice motor tasks with more stability and control, contributing to better functional outcomes in daily activities.
Pre & Post Botox Interventions
We offer specialised therapy before and after Botox treatments to maximise the effects of the injections. Before treatment, we focus on preparing muscles for better outcomes. Post-Botox, we design targeted exercises and activities that take advantage of the increased muscle relaxation to build strength, improve range of motion, and enhance motor control, helping your child achieve greater functional independence.
Pre & Post Surgery Rehabilitation
Our pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation services are designed to support your child’s recovery and preparation for surgery. Before surgery, we help strengthen muscles and improve flexibility to optimise the outcome. Post-surgery, we focus on restoring movement, rebuilding strength, and promoting a safe, effective recovery through tailored exercises and therapeutic interventions.
Lusiomate
Lusiomate is a wearable device used to engage children in fun, interactive therapy by using motion-sensing technology. The device tracks movement and integrates with virtual games, allowing children to practise motor skills in an engaging way. By combining physical activity with gaming, Lusiomate makes therapy enjoyable while enhancing balance, coordination, and muscle control, encouraging consistent progress in a motivating environment.
