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Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy (OT) at Caterpillar Care Centre is specially designed to help children with developmental, sensory, and functional challenges reach their fullest potential. OT empowers children to participate in meaningful daily activities – from self-care and school tasks to play and social interactions.

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Rooted in international best practices (American Occupational Therapy Association & Australian OT Framework), our program integrates therapeutic strategies with real-life skill-building, ensuring children thrive at home, in school, and in the community.

Program Objectives

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  • Develop Fine & Gross Motor Skills – to improve balance, coordination, and strength.

  • Enhance Daily Living Skills – dressing, eating, grooming, toileting.

  • Improve Sensory Processing & Regulation – managing sensitivities to sound, touch, movement, and light.

  • Boost Academic Readiness – handwriting, attention, and classroom participation.

  • Strengthen Social & Play Skills – sharing, turn-taking, and cooperative play.

  • Promote Independence & Confidence – empowering children to do more on their own.

Key Focus Areas

  • Sensory Integration Therapy (for sensory seeking/avoidant behaviours).

  • Handwriting Without Tears approach for writing readiness.

  • Motor Skills Development (gross motor coordination, fine motor control).

  • Self-Care Training (feeding, dressing, grooming).

  • Play & Social Participation (structured and unstructured play activities).

  • Adaptive Skills Training (using tools and strategies to support independence).

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Structure of the Program

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  • Assessment & Goal Setting: Individualized evaluation by our OT specialist.

  • 1:1 Therapy Sessions: Tailored interventions for each child (30–60 minutes).

  • Group Sessions: Peer-based activities to encourage social interaction.

  • Parent & Educator Training: Strategies shared with families and teachers for consistency.

  • Progress Reviews: Monthly updates and goal adjustments with parents.

Success & Impact

Research shows that children receiving early OT intervention demonstrate:

  • Improved participation in school routines.

  • Better self-regulation and reduced behavioural challenges.

  • Greater independence in daily living.

  • Enhanced social confidence and friendships.

Our success stories include children who moved from avoiding sensory input to actively participating in classroom activities, or those who developed the skills to write, feed, and dress themselves independently.

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